The Barbary Coast: An Informal History of the San Francisco Underworld
Herbert Asbury’s informal history examines San Francisco’s Barbary Coast and the underworld connected with it. Focusing on a notorious aspect of the city’s past, this nonfiction work will appeal to readers interested in American history, urban culture, and the darker side of San Francisco.
About This Book
Herbert Asbury presents an informal history of San Francisco’s Barbary Coast.
The book focuses on the city’s underworld and its place in San Francisco’s past.
It offers a nonfiction account for readers interested in urban history, American history, and stories of organized vice and crime.
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