Golden Gate Country

By Gertrude Atherton

Book Overview

Golden Gate Country is a book written by Gertrude Atherton, published in 1893. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically the Golden Gate region. The stories explore the lives of various characters, including wealthy socialites, working-class individuals, and immigrants, and their experiences in the rapidly changing city during the late 19th century. Atherton's writing style is descriptive and immersive, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the sights, sounds, and people of the region. The stories touch on themes of love, loss, social status, and the clash of cultures in a rapidly evolving society. Overall, Golden Gate Country offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of San Francisco and the people who called it home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162800941
• ISBN13: 9781162800943
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"