Coolies
A young boy hears the story of his great-great-great-grandfather and his brother who came to the United States to make a better life for themselves helping to build the transcontinental railroad.
A young boy hears the story of his great-great-great-grandfather and his brother who came to the United States to make a better life for themselves helping to build the transcontinental railroad.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9780142500552 (0142500550)
ASIN: 9780142500552
Publish date: 26-05-2003
Publisher: Penguin
Edition language: English
Tale of two brothers who leave famine in China to work on the railroad in San Francisco. Provides a glimpse into the hard work and danger involved in building a railroad. The harsh treatment of workers and their protest is also mentioned. Beautiful illustrations depict the people and landscape. Au...
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, Chris Soentpiet (Illustrator), now listed on BookLikes)