""Sam Brannan: Builder of San Francisco"" is a biography written by Louis J. Stellman that tells the story of Sam Brannan, a prominent figure in the development of San Francisco during the mid-19th century. Brannan was a businessman, journalist, and politician who played a pivotal role in the city's growth and development. The book chronicles Brannan's life from his early days as a Mormon pioneer in Utah to his arrival in San Francisco during the...