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As A Chinaman Saw Us: Passages from His Letters to a Friend at Home

As A Chinaman Saw Us: Passages from His Letters to a Friend at Home

A Chinese Immigrant's Insight into America: Letters of Cultural Exchange and StruggleBy Various

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As A Chinaman Saw Us: Passages from His Letters to a Friend at Home

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In "As A Chinaman Saw Us: Passages from His Letters to a Friend at Home," a collection of letters by an unnamed Chinese observer, readers are presented with a unique perspective on American society during a period of significant cultural exchange in the late 19th century. The letters are marked by a blend of keen observation, humor, and a critical lens, offering insights into social customs, racial dynamics, and the stark contrasts between Eastern and Western ways of life. This literary work engages with broader contexts of colonialism and globalization, providing a rich tapestry of reflections that provoke thought about identity, alienation, and intercultural dialogue. The author, whose identity is cloaked in anonymity, capitalizes on his experiences as a Chinese expatriate in America during a time fraught with prejudice and misunderstanding. His letters serve not only as personal accounts but also as a form of social commentary, reflecting the growing complexities of migration and identity formation amid the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act and evolving Sino-American relations. This book is essential for those interested in postcolonial studies, American cultural history, and intercultural communication. It invites readers to reconsider their understanding of cross-cultural narratives and provides an invaluable voice that humanizes the immigrant experience, making it a compelling read for scholars and casual readers alike.

Political Intrigue Dystopian Satire Identity Psychological Crime

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GenreHistory

Length3 hrs 53 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 9, 2019

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

14THE POLITICAL BOSS

2CHAPTER IV: THE AMERICAN WOMAN

15FOOTNOTES:

3CHAPTER V: THE SUPERSTITIONS OF THE AMERICANS

16CHAPTER XII: EDUCATION IN AMERICA

4CHAPTER VI: THE AMERICAN PRESS

17CHAPTER XIII

5CHAPTER VII: THE AMERICAN DOCTOR

18THE ARMY AND NAVY

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6CHAPTER VIII: PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS

19FOOTNOTE:

7CHAPTER IX

20CHAPTER XIV: ART IN AMERICA

8LIFE IN WASHINGTON

21CHAPTER XV

9FOOTNOTE:

22THE DARK SIDE OF REPUBLICANISM

10CHAPTER X

23FOOTNOTE:

11THE AMERICAN IN LITERATURE

24CHAPTER XVI: SPORTS AND PASTIMES

12FOOTNOTES:

25CHAPTER XVII: THE CHINAMAN IN AMERICA

13CHAPTER XI

26CHAPTER XVIII: THE RELIGIONS OF THE AMERICANS

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