Chinese Laundries: Tickets to Survival on Gold Mountain

Discover the Hidden Legacy of Chinese Laundries in America

Chinese Laundries: Tickets to Survival on Gold Mountain

by John Jung

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2226 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	260 pages
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Chinese immigrants faced discrimination and violence in America. Many found refuge and a way to earn a living in Chinese laundries.

Chinese laundries were more than just places to wash clothes. They were community centers, social hubs, and even political meeting places. They provided a sense of belonging and support for Chinese immigrants in a hostile land.

In her groundbreaking book, Chinese Laundries: Tickets to Survival on Gold Mountain, historian Judy Yung reveals the hidden legacy of Chinese laundries in America.

Yung draws on extensive research, including interviews with former laundry workers and their families, to tell the stories of these unsung heroes.

She shows how Chinese laundries helped Chinese immigrants survive and thrive in America. They provided a way to earn a living, support their families, and build a community.

Chinese laundries also played a role in the American civil rights movement. They were often the only places where Chinese immigrants could gather and discuss their experiences of discrimination.

Yung's book is a fascinating and important account of a hidden chapter in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Chinese immigrant experience, American history, or the history of civil rights.

What You'll Learn from Chinese Laundries: Tickets to Survival on Gold Mountain

• The origins of Chinese laundries in America
• The role of Chinese laundries in the Chinese immigrant community
• The challenges faced by Chinese laundry workers
• The role of Chinese laundries in the American civil rights movement

Reviews

"Chinese Laundries: Tickets to Survival on Gold Mountain is a groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the Chinese immigrant experience in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, immigration history, or the history of civil rights."—Erika Lee, author of The Making of Asian America

"Judy Yung has written a fascinating and important book about the hidden legacy of Chinese laundries in America. It is a story of survival, resilience, and community."—Gary Y. Okihiro, author of Marrying the Empire: Asian American Marriages in the Philippines, 1898-1946

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Chinese Laundries: Tickets to Survival on Gold Mountain

by John Jung

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2226 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	260 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE