copyright 1933; by Herbert Asbury; Alfred A. Knopf publishers, New York; hardbound with red textured boards; inside good condition with unmarked pages; minor wear on boards and corners; no dust jacket.
 
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The Barbary Coast, An Informal History of the San Francisco Underworld by Herbert Asbury, is an eye-opening account of the seedy underbelly of San Francisco during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Asbury brings to life the city’s fascinating and often dangerous past; from its gambling dens and brothels, to its dance halls and opium dens. This vivid account of the city’s hidden past is both a warning and a celebration of San Francisco’s unique history.