GHOSTS OF GOLD MOUNTAIN Proprietary Since the early nineteenth century

Since the early nineteenth century

Gold plated brass chain

Across the ocean Li-yan longs for her lost daughter

Mother of pearl and abalone inlay

GHOSTS OF GOLD MOUNTAIN Proprietary Since the early nineteenth centuryWINNER OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE WINNER OF THE CHINESE AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION BEST BOOK AWARD A groundbreaking, breathtaking history of the Chinese workers who built the Transcontinental Railroad, helping to forge modern America only to disappear into the shadows of history until now From across the sea, they came by the thousands, escaping war and poverty in southern China to seek their fortunes in America.