Reviews
This study sets a new standard for Asian American scholarship... Exhaustively researched, deftly argued, beautifully written, and sumptuously illustrated, New York before Chinatown is one of the best books on Asian immigration and its impact on American culture ever written.
An outstanding book. It simply leaves you wanting more!
This fascinating book by Professor Tchen is required reading for anyone interested in the history of New York City.
New York before Chinatown is a large, ambitious, and impressive workâone of the very best and certainly one of the most original studies of its kind.
Book Details
List of Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
Part I. A Culture of Distinction
Chapter 1. Porcelain, Tea, and Revolution
Chapter 2. What Does China Want?
Chapter 3. The Port's Rise
Part III. Port Exchanges
Chapt
List of Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
Part I. A Culture of Distinction
Chapter 1. Porcelain, Tea, and Revolution
Chapter 2. What Does China Want?
Chapter 3. The Port's Rise
Part III. Port Exchanges
Chapter 4. A Pioneer Settlement
Chapter 5. "Edifying Curiosities"
Chapter 6. Self-Possessed Men
Chapter 7. Stereotypes and Realities
Part III. The "Chinese Question"
Chapter 8. "The Alarm"
Chapter 9. Visualizing "Ah Sin"
Chapter 10. Building Community
Chapter 11. Descent to Darkness
Chapter 12. Appo's Demise
Epilogue: The "American Century"
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index