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Gold Mountain, Big City: Ken Cathcart’s 1947 Illustrated Map of San Francisco’s Chinatown (Hardcover)

Gold Mountain, Big City: Ken Cathcart’s 1947 Illustrated Map of San Francisco’s Chinatown By Jim Schein Cover Image
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Description


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.

About the Author


Jim Schein lives in San Francisco and is the owner and operator of Schein & Schein Old Maps Store along with his wife, Marti Schein.

 

Praise For…


"Urban historians and armchair travelers alike will enjoy this spectacular tour." 
— Publishers Weekly

“... this stylized cultural map of the largest Chinese community outside of Asia is brought to life by vivid details and photographs.”
— The New York Times


Product Details
ISBN: 9781944903893
ISBN-10: 1944903895
Publisher: Cameron Books
Publication Date: March 24th, 2020
Pages: 144
Language: English