The book titled ""The Chinese Six Companies: A Short, General Historical Resume Of Its Origin, Function, And Importance In The Life Of The California Chinese"" by William Hoy is a comprehensive historical account of the Chinese Six Companies. The Chinese Six Companies were a group of six regional organizations established in California during the 19th century to represent the interests of Chinese immigrants in the United States. The book provides a detailed overview of the origin, function, and importance of the Chinese Six ...
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The book titled ""The Chinese Six Companies: A Short, General Historical Resume Of Its Origin, Function, And Importance In The Life Of The California Chinese"" by William Hoy is a comprehensive historical account of the Chinese Six Companies. The Chinese Six Companies were a group of six regional organizations established in California during the 19th century to represent the interests of Chinese immigrants in the United States. The book provides a detailed overview of the origin, function, and importance of the Chinese Six Companies in the life of the California Chinese. It explores the history of Chinese immigration to California and the challenges that the Chinese community faced in the United States, including discrimination, violence, and exclusion. The author also examines the role of the Chinese Six Companies in advocating for the rights and welfare of Chinese immigrants and in promoting Chinese culture and traditions in the United States.The book is written in a concise and accessible style, making it ideal for general readers interested in learning more about the history of Chinese immigration to the United States. It also includes a wealth of primary source material, including photographs, letters, and other documents, that provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Chinese immigrants in California during the 19th century. Overall, ""The Chinese Six Companies"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Chinese immigration to the United States and the role of community organizations in promoting social justice and cultural preservation.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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Add this copy of The Chinese Six Companies: a Short, General Historical to cart. $41.63, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Literary Licensing, LLC.
Add this copy of The Chinese Six Companies: a Short, General Historical to cart. $49.95, good condition, Sold by Ed's Editions, LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, SC, UNITED STATES, published 1942 by San Francisco: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.
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Good. Soft cover in pink wrappers with a bit of edge wear and a few chips. Bound with paper/fabric ties and hole-punched pages. Internally pages are age-toned but clean, unmarked and the binding is sound. First edition published in 1942 and limited to 1000 copies. Includes introductory letter laid in from the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association on official letterhead. NOTE: This is NOT the newer reprint edition. Professional packaging and prompt shipping.
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