Hemmed in by steep hills; Glen Park is defined by its quintessentially San Franciscan topography. Only 120 years ago this area; as well as neighboring Diamond Heights; was part of the �Outside Lands;� soisolated that only farmers would settle here. Life revolved around Islais Creek; which ran through the canyon and provided water for the dairies. Then; in 1892; a German immigrant named Behrend Joost founded the city�s first electric streetcar to shuttle residents to jobs downtown; and a neighborhood was born. As peak-roofed wooden cottages and houses began to fill in the valleys; the urban; homey; and decidedly livable Glen Park that we know today began to emerge.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. New visibility into the lives of two musical geniusesBy Jerry J. LobdillThis book is excellent. and required reading for every fan of classical guitar. Segovia. himself. could not bring himself to write about his failed marriage to Paquita. Other writers have not had the inclination or the information necessary to write this book. Kudos to Charles Postlewate and his wife for translating this important work into English.I am a dedicated amateur classical and flamenco guitarist with 57 years experience.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great seller!By gerardoLove this book! Great seller. Much better than expected. I was under the impression that because of the low price I was getting the soft cover and to my surprised when I open the package I found this gorgeous hard copy.I was very happy and will recommend this seller to everyone.Thank you so much!8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating biographyBy Jack SilverThis is a lovely translation by Charles and Marisa Postlewate of Alfredo Escandes fascinating account of the years Andres Segovia lived in Montevideo with his second wife. the pianist Paquita Madriguera. Escandes limpid and clear prose has been rendered into English with grace and elegance. The challenge for the biographer is to transform the raw materials of letters and reminiscence into a full-blooded portrait of remarkable human beings who lived and loved with passion. In this. Escande and his translators have succeeded brilliantly.
