Sausalito boasts a rich history of life afloat.

Houseboats of Sausalito (Postcards of America)

History

Frank, Phil

Americas

Arcadia Publishing

The unique and colorful houseboat community has long been the centerpiece of life in Sausalito, and while these floating homes are well known, relatively few people know just how far back their history goes. Not a recent phenomenon, as so many assume, the houseboat community has a history stretching back to the 1880s and earlier. While houseboats once existed in nearly a dozen ports in and around San Francisco Bay―and indeed throughout the West Coast―the focus of this buoyant lifestyle is now the waters of Marin County, along the shoreline of Richardson’s Bay. Over the years, a variety of forces―including the 1906 earthquake and fire, the building of bridges and the resulting decline of the ferryboat fleet, World War II, and legal pressures on waterfront property owners―helped to shape life on the water, Sausalito’s houseboat community, and this fascinating tale.

Houseboats of Sausalito (Images of America: California)

Going Local with Farley. Noww Entering San Francisco. In 1985, Farley became the first successful comic strip ever to be removed from the national syndication because the author wanted to concentrate on local issues--in this case, San Francisco.

Going Local With Farley

Comics & Graphic Novels

Comic Strips

Ten Speed Press+

This classic gathers 200 hilarious Yosemite-based cartoon strips, featuring do-good ranger Farley and a remarkably aberrant cast. Covering over ten years of recent Yosemite history, the cartoons chronicle the day-to-day activities at the park with amazing insight and loads of humor.

Fur and Loafing in Yosemite: A Collection of "Farley" Cartoons set in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Conservancy

Asphalt State Park

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Brinker Ink

This is the sixth collection of "Farley" cartoons from Phil Frank

Don't Parade on my Reign: The "Farley" Comic Strip Appearences of "His Wiiliness", San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown

A Bashford/Gatti/Shultz Production

This is the story of two small towns, Bolinas and Stinson Beach, and the body of water that separates and joins them. Although San Francisco's packed urban skyline is visible from its shores, this part of West Marin is isolated in spirit and in fact. For thousands of years the territory of the Coast Miwok Indians, this land became the six-mile-long Briones Mexican land grant, a ranch that lasted less than a decade before being overrun with entrepreneurs, farmers, and failed gold miners. The towns that they built have been visited by earthquake, shipwreck, forest fires, ranchers, rumrunners, bohemians, and the National Park Service, and all of these have shaped their story. While Bolinas maintained its spirit of isolation, removing the road sign that might beckon visitors, Stinson Beach grew from a tent camp for urban refugees to a favorite coastal beach town visited by millions annually.

Bolinas and Stinson Beach

The Bolinas Museum

The Stinson Beach Historical Society

Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

The unique and colorful houseboat community has long been the centerpiece of life in Sausalito, and while these floating homes are well known, relatively few people know just how far back their history goes. Not a recent phenomenon, as so many assume, the houseboat community has a history stretching back to the 1880s and earlier. While houseboats once existed in nearly a dozen ports in and around San Francisco Bay--and indeed throughout the West Coast--the focus of this buoyant lifestyle is now the waters of Marin County, along the shoreline of Richardson's Bay. Over the years, a variety of forces--including the 1906 earthquake and fire, the building of bridges and the resulting decline of the ferryboat fleet, World War II, and legal pressures on waterfront property owners--helped to shape life on the water, Sausalito's houseboat community, and this fascinating tale.

Houseboats of Sausalito

Find out how to renew enthusiasm for work and see difficulties as opportunities and feel more confident. Includes practical tips for managers. Paper. DLC: Careers.

Overcoming Job Burnout

Business & Money

Potter, Beverly A.

Job Hunting & Careers

Ronin Publishing

Writer Susan Frank and cartoonist Phil Frank present The Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone, an insider's look at Yellowstone National Park. Ranger Norm — a cartoon version of Norm Bishop, a veteran Yellowstone ranger — is the reader's own personal tour guide, offering guidance on every aspect of the park, from Old Faithful to the difference between a grizzly and a black bear. To help plan the perfect trip, Susan and Phil have also included a telephone directory, a list of tour operators, and descriptions of classes and educational programs. With Phil Frank's charming illustrations and up-to-date information on accommodations, camping, dining, flora and fauna, and recreational options, The Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone is the perfect companion for exploring this remarkable destination.

The Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone: Insider advice from Ranger Norm

Travel

Frank, Susan

Food, Lodging & Transportation

Rick Steves

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