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The Balloon Boy of San Francisco
ISBN-13: 9780961735791 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 128 str.
In 1853, San Francisco newsboy Ready Gates lives up to his nickname. He's ready for anything--whether it's shouting the latest headlines from a street corner, sneaking onto a river boat to avoid paying the fare, or tracking down a missing gold miner. But when he crosses the bay to watch a balloon ascension, his adventures suddenly take an unexpected turn. Based on a true story, this book paints a colorful picture of daily life in San Francisco five years after the discovery of gold in California. It's drawn from newspapers, letters, diaries and many other historical documents.
In 1853, San Francisco newsboy Ready Gates lives up to his nickname. Hes ready for anything--whether its shouting the latest headlines from a street corner, sneaking onto a river boat to avoid paying the fare, or tracking down a missing gold miner. But when he crosses the bay to watch a balloon ascension, his adventures suddenly take an unexpected turn.Based on a true story, this book paints a colorful picture of daily life in San Francisco five years after the discovery of gold in California. Its drawn from newspapers, letters, diaries and many other historical documents.
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