San Francisco, 1846-1856: From Hamlet to City

By Roger W. Lotchin

Book Overview

Now back in print with a new introduction by the author, this is the classic study of America's most admired instant city, from its days as a sleepy Mexican village, through the Gold Rush and into its establishment as a major international port. Roger Lotchin examines the urbanizing influences in San Francisco and compares these to other urban centers, doing so against a colorful backdrop of opium dens and other sinful institutions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252066316
• ISBN13: 9780252066313
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Great history of a great city

I was once a student of Roger Lotchin's; I took his classes on the history of the American West and the history of American Urbanization, and in one of those classes we read this book. It was good and I'm not saying that to get a good grade (this was several years ago). In truth, I just thought it was amazing how the town sprang up and in so short a time really did become a major city with a culture all its own. Thank you, Dr. Lotchin for teaching us to question things (because you didn't hesitate to question us ;-) )