Coolies
by Yin
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10
- 0142500550
- ISBN 13
- 9780142500552
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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Synopsis
When Shek and little Wong journey to America in 1865, they have work! Along with hundreds of other Chinese, the brothers are going to help build a great railroad across the West. But as days grow into months, Shek and Wong endure more than they could have imagined--bleeding hands, blasting dynamite, and treacherous avalanches. For very little pay. Are they being treated this way because of their almond-shaped eyes--because they are coolies? Inspired by actual events in the history of the American railroad, Cooliesa reveals the harsh truth about life for thousands of Chinese laborers, while it celebrates the love and loyalty between two brothers who were determined not only to survive, but to succeed.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Better World Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6410988-6
- Title
- Coolies
- Author
- Yin
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0142500550
- ISBN 13
- 9780142500552
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Place of Publication
- U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- May 26, 2003
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