Ah Moy: The Story Of A Chinese Girl (1908)

By Lu Wheat

Book Overview

""Ah Moy: The Story Of A Chinese Girl"" is a novel written by Lu Wheat in 1908. The book is set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young Chinese girl named Ah Moy. The story begins with Ah Moy's arrival in America as a young child and follows her as she grows up and navigates the challenges of living in a new country. As a Chinese immigrant, Ah Moy faces discrimination and cultural barriers that make it difficult for her to assimilate into American society. She is forced to work long hours in a factory and lives in poverty with her family. Despite the hardships she faces, Ah Moy remains determined to succeed and make a better life for herself. The novel explores themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience. It provides a unique perspective on the struggles faced by Chinese immigrants during this time period and sheds light on the discrimination and prejudice they encountered in America. Overall, ""Ah Moy: The Story Of A Chinese Girl"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Chinese immigrants in early 20th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163965472
• ISBN13: 9781163965474
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"