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 It's drawn from newspapers, letters, diaries and many other historical documents.

Author: Dorothy Kupcha Leland
Publisher: Tomato Enterprises
Published: 01/01/2005
Pages: 121
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.54w x 0.38d
ISBN13: 9780961735791
ISBN10: 0961735791
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | General
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States | 19th Century

About the Author
Dorothy Kupcha Leland is a Californian with a lifelong interest in the history of her state. She has worked as a freelance writer, newspaper columnist, media consultant and television news reporter. Her other books include Sallie Fox: The Story of a Pioneer Girl, A Short History of Sacramento, and The Big Tomato: A Guide to the Sacramento Region.

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