| Author |
Hutchinson, William E., 1856- |
| Title |
Byways Around San Francisco Bay
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Sunset in the Golden Gate (Poem) -- Brook and Waterfall -- Mountain and Valley -- Cañon and Hillside -- Wild-cat Cañon -- Autumn Days (Poem) -- Around the Camp Fire -- Trout Fishing in the Berkeley Hills -- On the Beach -- Muir Woods -- San Francisco Bay (Poem) -- In Chinatown -- In a Glass-bottom Boat -- Fog on the Bay -- Meiggs' Wharf -- The Stake and Rider Fence (Poem) -- Moonlight -- Mount Tamalpais -- Bear Creek -- The Song of the Reel (Poem) -- The Old Road.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Byways Around San Francisco Bay" by William E. Hutchinson is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This book invites readers to explore the often-overlooked natural beauty and scenic routes around the San Francisco Bay area, emphasizing the small details of landscape, flora, and fauna that can be missed in the hustle of modern life. Through Hutchinson's detailed descriptions and reflections on his journeys, the work serves as both a guide and a love letter to the outdoor wonders of California's landscapes. The book comprises various essays and poetic reflections on Hutchinson's experiences as he traverses through different locales, including Muir Woods, the Berkeley Hills, and the lively streets of Chinatown. Each chapter captures moments of tranquility and awe, whether he's admiring the majesty of Mount Tamalpais, fishing in hidden creeks, or reveling in the rich cultural tapestry of San Francisco. The narrative is imbued with a sense of reverence for nature, illustrating Hutchinson’s adventures with vivid imagery while inviting readers to appreciate not only the grandeur of the surroundings but also the simpler pleasures of life in these natural byways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12415 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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