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Title | Why and How. Why the Chinese Emigrate, and the Means they Adopt for the Purpose of Reaching America, with Sketches of Travel, Amusing Incidents, Social Customs |
Author | Conwell, Russell H (1843-1925) |
Date | 1871 |
Document Type | Printed Book |
Publisher Information | Boston, New York: Lee, Shepard and Dillingham |
Reference | G450.C767.W871 |
BIB ID | 38170 |
Library / Archive | American Antiquarian Society |
Collection Name | Immigration General |
Description | Looks at Chinese migration to the United States, examining the causes (push factors and pull factors), the Chinese national character, cultural beliefs, the journey from China to America, and Chinese communities in the United States. |
Theme(s) | Motives for Emigration; Journey Conditions; Arrivals: Ports and Early Experiences; Religion, Ethnic Identity and Community Relations; Responses to Immigration |
Country (from) | China |
Country (to) | United States of America |
Places | California, United States; China |
Nationality | Han Chinese |
Keywords | emigration, immigration, culture, customs, race, religion, social class, community relations, indentured labour, debt, coolie, education |
Additional Information | Please note: Some of the metadata for this document has been taken from the American Antiquarian Society catalogue. |
Language | English |
Copyright | American Antiquarian Society |