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Description:Bravo to the New Westminster Museum and Archives for their groundbreaking research into the history of Yi Fao, and for their understanding that these records of the past will remain as a living contribution to enrich and strengthen our collective heritage. —Wayson ChoyThis is the fascinating history of Yi Fao—the Chinese name for New Westminster, BC—told through photographs and personal recollections. Yi Fao means "second port," a reference to the city's place as the second point of entry to the province after Victoria.The book offers an historical overview of Yi Fao that places in a broader context the stories of four key families of settlers: Law, Lee, Quan and Shiu. In each family's story, siblings, grandchildren, grandparents and in-laws recount their memories. Their reminiscences offer a history not just of facts and dates, but of experiences and emotions. Compelling and poignant, this intimate glimpse into daily life and the city's old Chinatown reveals a story of struggle, adventure and achievement.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Yi Fao: Speaking Through Memory, a History of New Westminster's Chinese Community 1858-1980. To get started finding Yi Fao: Speaking Through Memory, a History of New Westminster's Chinese Community 1858-1980, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Bravo to the New Westminster Museum and Archives for their groundbreaking research into the history of Yi Fao, and for their understanding that these records of the past will remain as a living contribution to enrich and strengthen our collective heritage. —Wayson ChoyThis is the fascinating history of Yi Fao—the Chinese name for New Westminster, BC—told through photographs and personal recollections. Yi Fao means "second port," a reference to the city's place as the second point of entry to the province after Victoria.The book offers an historical overview of Yi Fao that places in a broader context the stories of four key families of settlers: Law, Lee, Quan and Shiu. In each family's story, siblings, grandchildren, grandparents and in-laws recount their memories. Their reminiscences offer a history not just of facts and dates, but of experiences and emotions. Compelling and poignant, this intimate glimpse into daily life and the city's old Chinatown reveals a story of struggle, adventure and achievement.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Yi Fao: Speaking Through Memory, a History of New Westminster's Chinese Community 1858-1980. To get started finding Yi Fao: Speaking Through Memory, a History of New Westminster's Chinese Community 1858-1980, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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