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The lonely queueIcy Smith

The lonely queue

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The Lonely Queue is an unprecedented history book which presents the vibrant and diverse contribution of the 150 years of Chinese Americans in the Greater Los Angeles area. It features bilingual text (English and Chinese) with hundreds of vintage photographs, and personal memories depicting the struggle of Chinese Americans making America their home. It uncovers many hidden and nearly forgotten historical accounts that have been absent from history books and the general public knowledge. The Los Angeles Times described it as a bilingual book that celebrates the Chinese American community of…

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2 editions
  • Hardcover · English · 2001
    East West Discovery Press · 208 pages · 9780970165411
  • Other · English · 2000
    East West Discovery Press · 194 pages · 9780970165404
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