Tales from Gold Mountain
Author | : Paul Yee |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2007-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 142239087X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781422390870 |
Rating | : 4/5 (7X Downloads) |
Download or read book Tales from Gold Mountain written by Paul Yee and published by . This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection by noted historian Paul Yee is based on the tumultuous & brave history of the Chinese immigrants to North America. Drawing on the real background of the Chinese role in the gold rush, the building of the railway & the settling of the west coast in the 19th century, Yee has created 8 original stories that combine the rough-&-tumble adventure of frontier life with the rich folk traditions that these immigrants brought from China. These tales are funny, sad, romantic & earthy, but ultimately, as a collection, they reflect the gritty optimism of the Chinese who overcame prejudice & adversity to build a unique place for themselves in North America. They are accompanied by stunning & dramatic paintings by award-winning illustrator Simon Ng.