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Tales of Chinatown
Hardcover
HumorMystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023030830
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 230
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the shadowy alleyways of Tales of Chinatown, a collection of short stories by Sax Rohmer that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. These tales, categorized as both mystery and detective fiction, explore the lives and experiences of Chinese-Americans in a historical setting. Rohmer, known for his other works, here presents narratives that touch upon themes relevant to the Asian American & Pacific Islander experience. While some may find elements reflective of their time, these stories remain a valuable window into early 20th-century perceptions of Chinatown and its inhabitants. Prepared meticulously for print republication, this edition allows readers to rediscover these sometimes humorous, always intriguing, tales of a vibrant and often misunderstood community. Explore the complexities of culture and identity through the lens of classic detective fiction.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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