The Balloon Boy of San Francisco
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 It's drawn from newspapers, letters, diaries and many other historical documents.
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The Balloon Boy of San Francisco
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 It's drawn from newspapers, letters, diaries and many other historical documents.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780961735791 |
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Publisher: | Tomato Enterprises |
Publication date: | 01/01/2005 |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 128 |
Sales rank: | 490,490 |
Product dimensions: | 5.54(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.38(d) |
Age Range: | 10 - 14 Years |
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