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Gold Mountain, Big City : Ken Cathcart's 1947 Illustrated Map of San Francisco's Chinatown

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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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781944903893
  • ISBN-10: 1944903895
  • Publisher: Abrams Books
  • Publish Date: March 2020
  • Dimensions: 13 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.95 pounds
  • Page Count: 144

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