Cable Car Carnival is a book written by Lucius Beebe. It is a captivating and colorful account of the cable cars of San Francisco and the people who rode them. The book is filled with fascinating stories, anecdotes, and historical information about the cable cars that have become an iconic symbol of the city. The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides a brief history of the cable cars, including their invention, development, and expansion. The second section focuses on the people who rode the cable cars, including the wealthy and famous, the working class, and the tourists. The third section explores the culture of San Francisco during the heyday of the cable cars, including the various festivals and events that were celebrated on the streets and in the cable car barns. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 200 photographs, many of which are rare and previously unpublished. The photographs are accompanied by detailed captions that provide additional information about the cable cars and the people who rode them. Overall, Cable Car Carnival is a delightful and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of San Francisco or the cable cars. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever ridden a cable car or has an interest in transportation history.This is a new release of the original 1951 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.