| Dreams of the West: The History of the Chinese in Oregon 1850-1950 Contributor(s): Ooligan Press (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1932010130 ISBN-13: 9781932010138 Publisher: Ooligan Press OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Language: Chinese Published: June 2006 Annotation: Jointly created by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and history students at Portland State University, this bilingual (English/Chinese) history fills a long neglected gap in immigrant history on the West Coast. In four sections, each devoted to a geographic area of Oregon, the rich-often tragic-history of the Chinese is detailed through well-researched text and a wonderful collection of photos-many from private collections not previously seen by the public. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Pacific Northwest (or, Wa) - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 979.500 |
| LCCN: 2006039605 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.28 lbs) 109 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Chinese - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Geographic Orientation - Oregon - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jointly created by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and history students at Portland State University, this bilingual (English/Chinese) history fills a long neglected gap in immigrant history on the West Coast. In four sections, each devoted to a geographic area of Oregon, the rich--often tragic--history of the Chinese is detailed through well-researched text and a wonderful collection of photos--many from private collections not previously seen by the public. |