Books like Tales from Gold Mountain by Paul Yee
Paul Yee’s Tales from Gold Mountain presents eight vivid short stories that illuminate the gritty optimism of Chinese settlers in North America. The volume explores how these immigrants faced prejudice and adversity, yet forged a distinct cultural presence across the continent.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Paul Yee
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