Season of the Witch
Enchantment, Terror and Deliverance in the City of Love
by:
David Talbot
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book chronicles the tumultuous history of San Francisco from the late 1960s to the early 1980s, exploring the city's radical transformation through the lens of its counterculture movements, political upheavals, and infamous crimes. It delves into the stories of iconic figures and events that shaped the city, including the Summer of Love, the Zodiac Killer, and the assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.
Key points:
1. Cultural Shift: The book details San Francisco's 1960s-70s cultural revolution, including the hippie, gay rights, and civil rights movements.
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