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Dreams of the West: The History of the Chinese in Oregon 1850 - 1950
by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and Portland State University and Ooligan Press
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9781932010138 |
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
Who were the pioneers of the American West? Some of them we already know: European Americans who traveled across North America on horseback, in covered wagons, on foot, or sailed from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Lesser known are the immigrants who, by the 1850s, began sailing east from Southern China, primarily from the Guangdong Province. They arrived in the American West port towns of California, Oregon, and Washington. These Chinese, fleeing the hardships of their homeland, sought the same prosperity as all immigrants to America. While some Chinese found riches in Oregon's high desert, gold-mined mountains, coastal fisheries, and bustling Portland metropolis, many faced extreme racism, legal discrimination, and exploitation.
Jointly created by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and history students at Portland State University, this bilingual (English/Chinese) history fills a long neglected gap in immigrant history on the West Coast. In four sections, each devoted to a geographic area of Oregon, the rich — often tragic — history of the Chinese is detailed through well-researched text and a wonderful collection of photos — many from private collections not previously seen by the public.
Synopsis:
Jointly created by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and history students at Portland State University, this bilingual (English/Chinese) history fills a long neglected gap in immigrant history on the West Coast. In four sections, each devoted to a geographic area of Oregon, the rich-often tragic-history of the Chinese is detailed through well-researched text and a wonderful collection of photos-many from private collections not previously seen by the public.
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kdlawrence, October 3, 2007 (view all comments by kdlawrence)
An Oregonian for over 50 years, I've of course been marginally aware of Chinese cultural influence in the state--who hasn't been to Chinatown in Portland? However, until I read this book, I had no idea what a tremendous contribution has been made by the Chinese to the basic fabric of our economic success.
Did you know that CHINESE immigrants cleared 2/3 of the Oregon farmland that has been the basis of our strong agricultural presence? Did you know there were hug Chinese labor forces in the salmon canning industry and that there were Chinese gold miners in Oregon?
These and many other contributions of the Chinese to the culture and economy of Oregon are detailed in this wonderful account that includes many history pictures. I recommend this book to anyone interested in an accurate history of Oregon, which must include the contributions made by the many Chinese pioneers.
Katherine Lawrence
Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9781932010138
- Subtitle:
- The History of the Chinese in Oregon, 1850-1950
- Author:
- Manufactured:
- Ooligan Press
- Publisher:
- Ooligan Press
- Subject:
- History
- Subject:
- Multicultural Education
- Subject:
- Asia - General
- Subject:
- United States - 19th Century
- Subject:
- Immigrants
- Subject:
- Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies
- Subject:
- United States - State & Local - Pacific Northwest
- Publication Date:
- June 2006
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Grade Level:
- General/trade
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Y
- Pages:
- 109
- Dimensions:
- 11.00x8.50x.43 in. 1.28 lbs.
