Yip Sang: and the First Chinese Canadians

by Frances Hern

Overview

During the second half of the 19th century, thousands of Chinese men arrived on the west coast of North America, seeking to escape poverty and make their fortunes in the goldfields or working on the railroads. Among them was 36-year-old Yip Sang, a native of Guangdong province in southeast China, who arrived in Vancouver in 1881 after failing to strike it rich in California. His luck was about to change. Through perseverance, hard work and an eye for opportunity, the enterprising Yip Sang amassed considerable wealth to pass on to his wives and 23 children when he died in 1927. As the unofficial mayor of Chinatown, Yip Sang was instrumental in helping new Chinese immigrants as they fought to overcome social, economic and political barriers. This fascinating history details the struggles and successes of Yip Sang and the first Chinese Canadians as they built new lives and left a lasting legacy for their families and community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781926936963
Publisher:	Heritage House
Publication date:	11/15/2011
Series:	Amazing Stories
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	763 KB

About the Author

Frances Hern grew up in Birmingham, England near Tolkien territory. An avid reader and writer, she now lives in Golden, BC, where she writes poetry, non-fiction and children's fiction. Although she didn't enjoy high school history she has come to realize how strongly the past influences the present and aims to write historical fiction and non-fiction that will entertain readers. Please visit www.franceshern.ca

Table of Contents

Prologue 7

Chapter 1 The GoldRush 9

Chapter 2 Building the Canadian Pacific Railway 16

Chapter 3 After the Railway 33

Chapter 4 A Family Man 48

Chapter 5 Mounting Discrimination 57

Chapter 6 Expansion and Restrictions 75

Chapter 7 The First Canadian-Born Generation 87

Chapter 8 The Second Canadian-Born Generation 104

Chapter 9 Transition 121

Epilogue 130

Significant dates in chinese-canadian history 135

Chinese-canadian pioneers 138

Bibliography 140

Index 141

Acknowledgements 143