The California gold rush : Chinese laborers in America (1848-1882) / Steve Wilson.
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- 9781508140610 (pbk.)
- 1508140618 (pbk.)
- 9781508140641 (library bound)
- 1508140642 (library bound)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Immigration from China to the United States coincided with the California gold rush. Attracted by the riches "Gold Mountain" had to offer, Chinese immigrants in search of a better life left China in droves in the mid-to-late 19th century. Readers will learn what hardships and successes Chinese immigrants faced when they arrived in the United States through a detailed examination of the push and pull factors that caused thousands of Chinese to leave their home. Important topics such as the growth of the railroad and anti-immigration policies help readers understand the big-picture perspective of Chinese immigration in America. Historical photographs and primary sources provide opportunities for additional learning.
Includes index.
The Lure of Gold -- How the Gold Rush Began -- Chasing Opportunity -- "Gold Mountain" -- San Francisco, the Port City -- Setting Up Camp -- Chinatown Grows -- Anti-Chinese Feelings Grow -- Building the Railroads -- Withstanding Much Hardship.
Relates how Chinese immigrants to the United States went on to the West with the gold rush and the need for railroad workers.