Gold Mountain, Big City: Ken Cathcart's 1947 Illustrated Map of San Francisco's Chinatown

The unique character of San Francisco's Chinatown is revealed in a historical map and fascinating photographs

This colorful and celebratory time capsule of San Francisco's Chinatown--the largest Chinese community outside of Asia--shares the stories of the unique businesses, culture, and people encountered by map illustrator Ken Cathcart between 1939 and 1955. Each section of this stylized map, supplemented by Cathcart's never-before-seen black-and-white photographs, is explained in meticulous detail, revealing glimpses of the immigration story universal to America and exploring the struggles, triumphs, and enduring legacy of this vibrant community.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 03/24/2020
ISBN: 9781944903893
Pages: 128
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 13.00h x 9.20w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/24/2020