Sketches From A North Beach Journal

San Franciscans from the Gold Rush of 1849 to yesterday have had a fascination with larger-than-life characters from heroes and heroines to scoundrels who have added a sense of vigor and panache to the city. Many of the prominent figures in this book have lived, worked, or just hung out in North Beach. The result is a vibrant, cultural hodge-podge a San Francisco treasure, an exciting place to live or if you re a visitor to dine, shop or just stroll the streets. These sketches present some of the distinctive contributors to the laid back, laisse faire atmosphere and attitudes of the old San Francisco neighborhoood.