Publisher's Synopsis
Cable Car Carnival is a book written by Lucius Beebe that tells the story of the San Francisco cable car system. The book delves into the history of the cable car system, from its inception in the late 19th century to its decline in the mid-20th century. The author provides a detailed account of the cable car's construction, operation, and maintenance, as well as the colorful characters who operated and rode the cars. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that capture the unique charm and beauty of the San Francisco cable cars. Overall, Cable Car Carnival is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of transportation or the city of San Francisco.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
