Eight original stories give readers a sense of the hardships faced by the first Chinese-Americans. In "Spirits of the Railway, " a young man appeases the ghosts of dead railroad workers who were never properly buried. In "Forbidden Fruit, " a father's prejudice keeps his daughter from marrying her beloved. Dramatic, full-color illustrations accompany the stories.
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Eight original stories give readers a sense of the hardships faced by the first Chinese-Americans. In "Spirits of the Railway, " a young man appeases the ghosts of dead railroad workers who were never properly buried. In "Forbidden Fruit, " a father's prejudice keeps his daughter from marrying her beloved. Dramatic, full-color illustrations accompany the stories.
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Good. BOOK IS AN EX--LIBRARY BOOK THAT IS STILL IN GOOOD READABLE CONDITION! ! ! Former Library book. Paperback This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0888990987. DJ and boards show very light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; Colour Illustrations; 10.1 X 7.9 X 0.5 inches; 64 pages; "Eight original stories give readers a sense of the hardships faced by the first Chinese-Americans. In "Spirits of the Railway, " a young man appeases the ghosts of dead railroad workers who were never properly buried. In "Forbidden Fruit, " a father's prejudice keeps his daughter from marrying her beloved. Dramatic illustrations accompany the stories. "The brief, pithy tales strikingly reflect traditional Chinese beliefs and customs in New World circumstances. "
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Simon Ng. Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book This collection, by the historian and children's author, is based on the tumultuous and brave history of the Chinese immigrants to Canada. Drawing upon the real background of the Chinese role in the gold rush, the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the settling of the west coast in the nineteenth century, Yee has created eight original stories that combine the rough-and-tumble adventure of frontier life with the rich folk traditions that these immigrants brought from China. 64 pp. 8 superb paintings by noted artist. Light edgewear to hardcover and DJ. DJ has tiny rip on top back corner, o/w near fine. Inside pages like new. A nice copy. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall.