On Gold Mountain
The One-Hundred-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family
Lisa See
The book traces the journey of a Chinese immigrant family over a century, starting with the author's great-grandfather, Fong See, who arrived in the U.S. during the Gold Rush era. It explores the family's struggles and triumphs as they build a life in America, facing discrimination and embracing opportunities while maintaining their cultural heritage.
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