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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 4 _aThe San Francisco Fairy: A Tale of Early Times
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-09
508 _aProduced by Elaine Laizure from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
520 _a"The San Francisco Fairy: A Tale of Early Times" by Anonymous is a whimsical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This book can be categorized as a fairy tale, blending elements of fantasy with local folklore surrounding San Francisco. It explores the imaginative origins of the city, drawing on traditions and legends from the area. The story centers on Li-Lamboni, a beautiful Indian maiden who longs for the love of a chieftain's son but lacks the wampum needed to win him. One day, she encounters a magical Fish who transports her to a splendid underwater realm ruled by the San Francisco Fairy. This fairy rewards Li-Lamboni for a past act of kindness by providing her with wampum and guidance for her future. After returning to the surface, Li-Lamboni's newfound wealth captures her beloved's heart and leads to their marriage. The tale culminates in a seismic transformation of the landscape, symbolizing the emergence of modern San Francisco, while promising ongoing connections to the mystical world she encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSan Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41808
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