Third in this author's books on California (Golden Gate Country, California,) this is intimate memoirs of the city of her birth that includes some history, many personalities, much personal information on the many aspects of place. She gives the character of the various districts, carries on a running commentary about the bookshops, banks, slums, women's activities, education, hotels, parties, etc., etc.; she devotes much time, as is natural, to the literati and famous persons; and the whole, in cordial, enthusiastic tone, forms a distinctive picture of San Francisco. Polished prattle, but knowing.