Gold Mountain, Big City

Name: Gold Mountain, Big City
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781944903893
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Ken Cathcart’s 1947 Illustrated Map of San Francisco’s Chinatown

By Jim Schein

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Gold Mountain, Big City by Jim Schein is a captivating exploration of San Francisco's Chinatown during the Gold Rush era and beyond. The book delves into the historical evolution of the area, highlighting its cultural significance and the resilience of the Chinese community amidst challenging circumstances. With vivid illustrations, it brings to life the vibrant history and unique contributions of the Chinese immigrants to the city's development.
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Embark on a captivating journey into the life of Chinatown during the 19th century. This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by historical maps and the rich history of Chinese immigrants in San Francisco. Discover details of cultural adaptation and urban development wrapped in a tapestry of vivid imagery and engaging storytelling.

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Gold Mountain, Big City: The unique character of San Francisco's Chinatown is revealed in a historical map and fascinating photographs.

This colourful and celebratory time capsule of San Francisco's Chinatown—the largest Chinese community outside of Asia—shares the stories of the unique businesses, culture, and people encountered by map illustrator Ken Cathcart between 1939 and 1955.

Each section of this stylised map, supplemented by Cathcart's never-before-seen black-and-white photographs, is explained in meticulous detail. It reveals glimpses of the immigration story universal to America and explores the struggles, triumphs, and enduring legacy of this vibrant community.

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Gold Mountain, Big City by Jim Schein receives praise from both urban historians and armchair travellers for its engaging depiction of a vibrant cultural landscape. The book is noted for its richly detailed narrative and effective use of photographs that vividly bring to life the experience and influence of the largest Chinese community outside Asia.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781944903893

Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 330.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

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American & Canadian History Arts & Culture History & Archaeology History & Military Jim Schein Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jim Schein lives in San Francisco and is the owner and operator of Schein & Schein Old Maps Store along with his wife, Marti Schein.