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.
| ISBN: | 9781944903893 |
| Publication date: | 24th March 2020 |
| Author: | Jim Schein |
| Publisher: | Cameron + Company an imprint of Cameron Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 158 pages |
| Genres: |
General and world history |