Chinatown Stories (1900)

By Marjorie R Johnson

Book Overview

Chinatown Stories is a collection of short stories written by Marjorie R. Johnson and published in 1900. The stories are set in San Francisco's Chinatown at the turn of the 20th century and offer a glimpse into the lives of Chinese immigrants and their struggles to assimilate into American society. The stories explore themes of identity, cultural differences, love, and family. Through the eyes of various characters, including a young Chinese girl, a wealthy American businessman, and a Chinese immigrant struggling to make a living, Johnson paints a vivid picture of life in Chinatown. The book is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the social and cultural attitudes towards Chinese immigrants in the United States during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book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: 1166427072
• ISBN13: 9781166427078
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"