Yi Fao

by Wolf, Jim

• ISBN13: 9781894974400
• ISBN10: 1894974409
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-31
• Publisher: Heritage House Pub Co Ltd

Summary

"This 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."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 11
A History of Yi Fao, by Jim Wolf
Bold Mountain {1858-1880}	p. 13
A Little Bitot Old China {1881-1887}	p. 17
The Swamp {1888-1898}	p. 21
The Golden Era {1899-1913}	p. 31
A Fire Trap in the Heart of the City {1914-1939}	p. 46
A New Beginning {1940-1980}	p. 55
Speaking Through Memory, by Patricia Owen
Law	p. 57
Lee	p. 75
Ouan	p. 93
Shiu	p. 111
Remembering Yi Fao	p. 126
Bibliography	p. 141
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