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- Book Synopsis
- The unique character of San Francisco's Chinatown is revealed in a historical map and fascinating photographs This colorful 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 stylized map, supplemented by Cathcart's never-before-seen black-and-white photographs, is explained in meticulous detail, revealing glimpses of the immigration story universal to America and exploring the struggles, triumphs, and enduring legacy of this vibrant community.
- 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781944903893
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Cameron + Company, (24 March 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 158
- Weight
- 1344 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 330 x 229 x 21 mm
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