Letters From John Chinaman

Letters From John Chinaman

G. Lowes Dickinson / GLowes Dickinson

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781428601055
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Letters From John Chinaman is a collection of letters written by a fictional Chinese immigrant named John Chinaman to his friend back in China. The book was written by G. Lowes Dickinson and was first published in 1901. The letters provide an insight into the life of a Chinese immigrant in the United States during the late 19th century.In the letters, John Chinaman discusses his experiences in America, including his struggles to find work, the discrimination he faced, and the challenges of living in a new country. He also discusses his thoughts on American society and culture, as well as his opinions on various political and social issues.The letters are written in a humorous and satirical tone, and provide a unique perspective on the experiences of Chinese immigrants in America during a time when they were often treated with suspicion and prejudice. The book is considered an important work of early 20th century literature, and is still widely read and studied today.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.

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