French San Francisco by Claudine Chalmers (English) Hardcover Book

Description: French San Francisco by Claudine Chalmers Nineteenth-century California was not a destination for the faint of heart, and Frenchmen are usually said to prefer their slippers to their traveling boots. Yet many visitors from France--starting in 1786 with legendary explorer Count de Lap(c)rouse--made their way to the remote and beautiful territory, leaving enduring accounts and images of their experience. As Frances troubled revolutionary era began in the 1840s, tens of thousands of Frenchmen journeyed to Californias goldfields. Some found wealth, others freedom, and some death. Many remained in San Francisco, helping shape the city and make it French from the inside. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr. Claudine Chalmers, a native of France like many of Grass Valleys first settlers, became captivated with the Gold Country. It was the subject of her dissertation and countless articles, inspiring an exhibit for the California Historical Society and Sacramentos Crocker Art Museum. With the precious images of several public and private collections, she brings Grass Valleys glittering tale to life. Long Description Nineteenth-century California was not a destination for the faint of heart, and Frenchmen are usually said to prefer their slippers to their traveling boots. Yet many visitors from France--starting in 1786 with legendary explorer Count de Lap(c)rouse--made their way to the remote and beautiful territory, leaving enduring accounts and images of their experience. As Frances troubled revolutionary era began in the 1840s, tens of thousands of Frenchmen journeyed to Californias goldfields. Some found wealth, others freedom, and some death. Many remained in San Francisco, helping shape the city and make it French from the inside. Details ISBN1531635474 Author Claudine Chalmers Short Title FRENCH SAN FRANCISCO Pages 130 Language English ISBN-10 1531635474 ISBN-13 9781531635473 Media Book Format Hardcover Birth 1948 Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-10-31 Imprint Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2007-10-31 Publisher Arcadia Publishing Library Editions DEWEY 979.46104022 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133300623;

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