New York Before Chinatown: Orientalism and the Shaping of American Culture, 1776-1882

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Summary: A long awaited, groundbreaking book
Review: The study of the Chinese in America has been given a major boost with the publication of this important book by historian John Kuo Wei Tchen. In clear and vivid prose, Tchen has altered the landscape of what has heretofore been accepted as Chinese-American history. From George Washington's porcelain tea set to the Bowery to "Siamese" twins Chang and Eng, the book is filled with eye opening original research and thought provoking conclusions. Sure to become a standard reference in the coming years.

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Summary: Chinatown
Review: This is a very good book on a subject that is very interesting. I thought that John Kuo Wei Tchen did a great job.