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Delightful tales from writer/performer John J King.www.J-RexPlays.com

Are you brave enough to discover the secrets that lie within The Book of Legends? "The Book of Legends" is an exciting collection of scary, entertaining, and possibly true, stories that will captivate readers of all ages. Join Spencer, a young man tasked with watching his two younger siblings, as he takes them on unforgettable adventures in storytelling.

Conceived in the Gilded Age, the Ferry Building opened in 1898 as San Francisco's portal to the world—the terminus of the transcontinental railway and a showcase of civic ambition. In silent films and World's Fair postcards, nothing said "San Francisco" more than its soaring clock tower. But as acclaimed architectural critic John King recounts, the rise of the automobile and double-deck freeways severed the city from its beloved structure. King's narrative spans the rise and fall and rebirth of the Ferry Building, introducing colorful figures who fought to preserve its character.