Excerpt from The Shadow of Quong Lung
Of course, the best thing to do with Chinatown would be to burn it down; but the scheme is too Utopian to be discussed in a mere preface.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a rich collection of short stories set in San Francisco's notorious Chinatown in the late 19th century. The author, an accomplished writer with first-hand knowledge of the neighborhood, deftly interweaves tales of love, loss, and human resilience. Through vivid descriptions and a keen eye for detail, the stories capture the complexities of immigrant life and tradition in the face of adversity. They explore themes of prejudice, cultural differences, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. These stories offer a poignant and illuminating glimpse into a unique and often overlooked chapter of American history, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of a community that has shaped the cultural fabric of the nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330553640_0
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