This book is a collection of historical documents related to immigration of the Chinese to the United States. Special efforts were made to collect documents related to the Chinese Exclusion Act and its impact on the Chinese American society in the United Sates. This book details the Chinese American political struggles and social conditions in California and America. The painful history of misoneism; racism; and inequality are well documented. It all began during California's infancy; the 1850s Gold Rush; which Chinese natives referred to as Gam Saan (Cantonese; for Gold Mountain). These prevailing attitudes expressed misunderstanding and fear towards the Chinese community. And though these prejudices were acknowledged through the rescission of racist laws; an apology was never issued until 2009.
#403764 in Books WaterBrook Press 2013-10-17 2013-10-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.17 x 1.45 x 5.11l; 1.50 #File Name: 1598532545800 pages
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14 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Jonathan Edwards and the Great AwakeningBy William BilyeuThe Library of America usually publishes some great books and I enjoy reading them. I have nearly the whole set with few exceptions of mostly present; or recent authors. I was writing about the Great Awakening when I learned of this book. I had read some of Jonathan Edwards in American Sermons which was published a few years ago and the Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards which I downloaded to my Kindle. My father; Benjamin; was a fan of Edwards; especially his Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God; which I helped him in a minor way to write an article about. Anyway; I delayed my writing about the Great Awakening until I could buy this book for my birthday present to myself and read it. I found the writings enjoyable and interesting for historical as well as religious reasons; but some of it is not so easy to read. Still there is something about Edwards that is good for both the heart and the soul. I have since purchased and downloaded The Works of Jonathan Edwards and Selected Sermons of George Whitefield to my Kindle. Edwards and Whitefield are the keystones of the Great Awakening; the mind and the heart; respectively; if you will. I find it wonderful to read them and; especially when Edwards admits and owns his mistakes while defending the fervor of the religious revivals; and the evangelism of the Great Awakening which many criticized because of such mistakes. I have also discussed these men; and others of the period; with my minister which has uncovered some differences as well as admiration for these men; and for each other.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy laura davidsonThis book is what I was looking for1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Richard CraneExcellent buy.
