author
Almira Morey
b. 1819
A 19th-century writer remembered for her warm, observant sketches of San Francisco, she turns everyday city scenes into lively, human portraits. Her work offers a window into the character and atmosphere of the city as she saw it.
1 Audiobook
Vignettes of San Francisco
by Almira Morey
About the author
Little biographical information about this author is easy to confirm, but public-domain library records identify her as Almira Morey, born in 1819, and credit her with Vignettes of San Francisco.
That book is a collection of brief, reflective pieces about San Francisco, focusing on the feel of the city, its streets, and the people who gave it character. The writing is descriptive and personal, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy place-based nonfiction and vivid snapshots of urban life.
Because reliable historical details about her life appear to be scarce, she is best approached through the work itself: a thoughtful set of city sketches that preserves impressions of San Francisco from an earlier era.