"The story of American from the Chinese American perspective"--

Examines the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, discussing why they came, what they did when they got here, where they settled, and customs they brought with them.

An overview of the history and daily lives of Chinese people who immigrated to the United States.

Examines the history of Chinese immigration to the United States and Canada, discussing their contributions during the California gold rush and in building the transcontinental railroad and providing information about discrimination against Chinese immigrants and the levels of immigration from 1965 to the present day.

A chronology of the Chinese in America from 1820 to 1973 with pertinent documents included. This work examines the status and history of Chinese and Chinese-Americans in America, 1820 - 1973. The author addresses immigration, legal, political, and military aspects of this topic.

Chinese immigrants first reached the shores of California in the mid 1800s. Since then, they have made significant contributions to the American economy through their work in mines, on railroads, and on farms as they earned money to send home. Written by a Chinese immigrant, readers will discover that even the xenophobia that exists today can be defeated and one's culture celebrated in the United States.