Bridges of San Francisco Bay by Wade, Lawrence L - 1966-01-01

Falcon Publishers, San Francisco, 1966. Paper covers, 36 pp. "The Story of the bridges which stamp their own personalities into the exhilarating environment of San Francisco and clasp together the people of the Bay Area" Gives a brief description and history of each of San Francisco's six bridges each with a black and white drawing by Robert McClay in the self-described "Neo-Expressionist" style. In good condition. Cream illustrated paper covers have light bumping and creasing to edges and light overall scuffing, aging and soiling. Binding tight (staple bound). Pages lightly aged but otherwise clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Contents include: The Day Before the Bridges; Introduction; Dumbarton; San Mateo- Hayward; Richmond - San Rafael; Point Bonita; San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge; Golden gate; Map Showing Location of Bay Bridges; Author - Artist. [From Introduction]… The fascination of San Francisco has been attributed to many things, including the angel one walks up the hills and the effect of the frequent fogs on human metabolism. It is the opinion of the author and illustrator that the magnificent view of the bay, and the bridges that cross it do much to make up that indefinable something that keeps drawing visitors by the millions to the city by the Golden Gate. Each of the bridges has a unique contribution to make to the character of the area. Each has a distinct personality of its own. It has been our combined effort to bring out these individual personalities for you to meet. We hope that you find the encounter to be a memorable one…