Trespassers at the Golden Gate
Book • 2025
Gary Krist's "Trespassers at the Golden Gate" delves into the sensational murder of A.P.
Crittenden by Laura Fair in 1870s San Francisco.
The book uses this true crime narrative as a lens to explore the city's transformation from a lawless frontier town to a Victorian metropolis.
Krist masterfully interweaves the personal stories of Fair and Crittenden with the broader social and political changes of the Gilded Age. The narrative highlights the evolving roles of women, the complexities of morality, and the city's struggle to establish its identity.
The book offers a rich tapestry of historical detail and compelling characters.
Crittenden by Laura Fair in 1870s San Francisco.
The book uses this true crime narrative as a lens to explore the city's transformation from a lawless frontier town to a Victorian metropolis.
Krist masterfully interweaves the personal stories of Fair and Crittenden with the broader social and political changes of the Gilded Age. The narrative highlights the evolving roles of women, the complexities of morality, and the city's struggle to establish its identity.
The book offers a rich tapestry of historical detail and compelling characters.
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