Yip Sang and the First Chinese Canadians (Amazing Stories)

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During the second one half of the 19th century, thousands of Chinese men arrived at the west coast of North The united states, looking for to escape poverty and make their fortunes within the goldfields or working at the railroads. Among them was once 36-year-old Yip Sang, a native of Guangdong province in southeast China, who arrived in Vancouver in 1881 after failing to strike it wealthy in California. His luck was once about to modify. Through perseverance, hard work and a mind 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 once instrumental in helping new Chinese immigrants as they fought to triumph over 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.

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