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The Public City: The Political Construction of Urban Life in San Francisco, 1850-1900

The Public City: The Political Construction of Urban Life in San Francisco, 1850-1900

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Released October 28, 1994
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Philip J. Ethington is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Philip J. Ethington enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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