Some Cities and San Francisco and Resurgam by Hubert Gove Bancroft is a study of American cities and their history. The author studies in detail the relationship between the city and its inhabitants, architecture and culture, revealing the uniqueness of each place. The book offers the reader a sense of immersion in the atmosphere of different cities, especially in San Francisco, reproducing their characters and color. "Resurgam" is the author's reflections on the revival of the city, its possibilities and prospects, which makes the book relevant and important for understanding the history and future of metropolises. Bancroft's work always impresses with the detail of research and mastery of the presentation of the material, which makes this book interesting both for specialists in the field of history and cultural studies, and for the general public of readers interested in American history and urban planning.