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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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An Interesting and Humorous Look at San Francisco's Cable Car System
The cable cars of San Francisco are unique in the world of transportation, and so are the people who crew them. Part diplomat, part train operator and a lot of muscle are all needed to operate these antiquated beasts of the train world and this book looks at stories told by the cable car gripmen and conductors. Many of the stories are humorous, while informing the reader...
Published on August 8, 2008 by Frederick S. Goethel
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Cable Car Confidential
Being a native of this area, I have ridden the cable cars many, many times.There is absolutly nothing outrageous about this book. It is not interesting nor funny. Most all stories most people would not bat an eye at. Overall = Boring. Recomendation = Don't waste your time. Honestly !!
Published on December 5, 2002 by Mike Zibnack
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Interesting and Humorous Look at San Francisco's Cable Car System,
By Frederick S. Goethel "wildcatcreekbooks" (Central Valley, CA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Cable Car Confidential: Outrageous, Absolutely True Stories from San Francisco Gripmen (Paperback)
The cable cars of San Francisco are unique in the world of transportation, and so are the people who crew them. Part diplomat, part train operator and a lot of muscle are all needed to operate these antiquated beasts of the train world and this book looks at stories told by the cable car gripmen and conductors. Many of the stories are humorous, while informing the reader on the operations and dangers of the system.
This may not be to the liking of a native who rides the cars every day, but to anyone not familiar with the system or who rides only occasionally on a visit, this book is fun and interesting as well as entertaining. I would recommend it to anyone who is not a native of the city.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Cable Car Confidential: Outrageous, Absolutely True Stories from San Francisco Gripmen (Paperback)
Being a native of this area, I have ridden the cable cars many, many times.There is absolutly nothing outrageous about this book. It is not interesting nor funny. Most all stories most people would not bat an eye at. Overall = Boring. Recomendation = Don't waste your time. Honestly !!
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Cable Car Confidential: Outrageous, Absolutely True Stories from San Francisco Gripmen by Susan Holtzer (Paperback - May 1, 2002)
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