It's back, bigger and better, with new stories & illustrations! First published in 1984, the book recounts the delightful story of two stray dogs who roamed the streets of San Francisco in the early 1860s, as reported in newspapers of the period. In a new introduction, Barker compares these contemporary accounts with the myths that have evolved around Bummer and Lazarus. Herb Caen called the original "a wonderful addition to the shelf of Sanfriscana."
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent book! Easy to read, and very descriptive!,
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This review is from: Bummer & Lazarus: San Francisco's Famous Dogs : A True Story, As Reported in the Newspapers of 1861-1865 (Paperback)
This book is great, if you love fun historical anecdotes about the old days in San Francisco. This book brings alive, through old newspaper accounts and great narration - the exploits of two of San Francisco's favorite dogs, Bummer and Lazarus. Noone owned them, they just roamed around old gold-rush era San Francisco, getting handouts from people at the rowdy saloons. But people loved these dogs, as they displayed very loyal bonds to one another, and their antics always made the newspaper columns. Highly recommended!
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Unravels legend and presents explanations,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bummer & Lazarus: San Francisco's Famous Dogs (Paperback)
The story of two stray dogs who roamed San Francisco's urban streets in the 1860s is a classic which has been embellished over the years, and Bummer & Lazarus provides a new, expanded version of the author's 1984 publication which unravels legend and presents explanations for how and why the embellishments on the stories occurred. News stories, photos and a new introduction enhance this fun survey.
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San Francisco, Cur Non, San Franciscans, The Poundkeeper, Edward Jump, Emperor Norton, Board of Supervisors, University of California, Supreme Court, Samuel Clemens Browse Sample Pages:
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San Francisco, Cur Non, San Franciscans, The Poundkeeper, Edward Jump, Emperor Norton, Board of Supervisors, University of California, Supreme Court, Samuel Clemens Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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