Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 146 Caldwell, George W. (George Walter) 1866 1946 The Legends of San Francisco Produced by David Schwan, and David Widger "The Legends of San Francisco" by George W. Caldwell is a collection of poetic legends and stories rooted in the folklore of the Tamal people, likely written during the early 20th century. The book explores the mythical narratives surrounding significant landmarks and natural features of the San Francisco Bay Area, including tales of the Maid of Tamalpais, the Twin Guardians of the Golden Gate, and the Sea Gulls. It provides a rich tapestry of indigenous culture, weaving together themes of nature, spirituality, and the human connection to the land. Throughout the collection, Caldwell presents a series of captivating legends that illustrate the deep respect and reverence that the Tamal people held for their environment. Each story, told from the perspective of a Tamal narrator, details the creation of mountains, the transformation of individuals into natural symbols, and the struggles against invaders, blending humor and tragedy. The tales personify elements of nature, such as the fog, animals, and geographical features, connecting human experiences with the landscape of San Francisco. Ultimately, "The Legends of San Francisco" serves as a celebration of the cultural heritage of the Tamal people and their enduring connection to the land they once inhabited. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Legends -- California -- San Francisco San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 86133 2025-08-03T06:30:37.113237 text/html 80233 2013-01-31T13:49:44 text/html 106779 2025-08-03T06:30:42.905206 application/epub+zip 107430 2025-08-03T06:30:39.967229 application/epub+zip 91191 2025-08-03T06:30:38.832254 application/epub+zip 184582 2025-08-03T06:30:44.599204 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184925 2025-08-03T06:30:42.191241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156923 2022-09-03T10:14:26.062514 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77149 2025-08-03T06:30:36.713240 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 76934 2009-04-13T14:53:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18183 2025-08-03T06:30:44.722244 application/rdf+xml 11284 2025-08-03T06:30:39.325250 image/jpeg 2790 2025-08-03T06:30:39.081231 image/jpeg 27390 2013-01-31T13:49:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 26695 2009-04-13T14:55:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 104834 2025-08-03T06:30:37.134233 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog