Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2002-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 197 Stoddard, Charles Warren 1843 1909 Stoddard, C. W. (Charles Warren) A Bit of Old China Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger "A Bit of Old China" by Charles Warren Stoddard is a vivid account of the Chinese Quarter in San Francisco, presented as a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The book navigates the bustling streets of Chinatown, offering observations on the life, culture, and vibrant community of Chinese immigrants amidst an American backdrop. It explores themes of identity, cultural contrasts, and the struggles within the immigrant experience. In this richly descriptive work, Stoddard immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and scents of Chinatown, illuminating the lives of its inhabitants, from prosperous merchants to the impoverished coolies. The author captures the complexity of the community, touching on aspects such as commerce, labor, gambling, and opium use while also reflecting on the grandeur and squalor that coexist in this unique cultural enclave. As readers journey through the streets and underground tenements, they witness the stark realities of life for many immigrants, alongside the remnants of their cultural practices, such as rituals at the Joss House. The narrative ultimately encapsulates the essence of Chinatown as a microcosm of broader societal themes, reflecting both the struggles and the contributions of the Chinese community in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Chinese -- California -- San Francisco F850.5 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 58211 2025-10-02T06:55:51.916654 text/html 53380 2013-02-08T16:11:52 text/html 93007 2025-10-02T06:55:56.217674 application/epub+zip 91781 2025-10-02T06:55:54.217642 application/epub+zip 83455 2025-10-02T06:55:53.212631 application/epub+zip 174271 2025-10-02T06:55:57.724651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167489 2025-10-02T06:55:55.635630 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144060 2022-09-02T09:26:17.044695 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49042 2025-10-02T06:55:51.685641 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48842 2009-02-09T09:59:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18241 2025-10-02T06:55:57.850608 application/rdf+xml 11873 2025-10-02T06:55:53.701650 image/jpeg 3220 2025-10-02T06:55:53.456637 image/jpeg 20722 2013-02-08T16:11:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 19724 2009-02-09T09:59:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 90263 2025-10-02T06:55:51.922649 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia