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

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Jim Schein Aubree Mladenovic

Gold Mountain, Big City

Ken Cathcart’s 1947 Illustrated Map of San Francisco’s Chinatown

Jim Schein, Aubree Mladenovic

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Cameron & Company Inc
24 March 2020

Photographs: collections; History of the Americas; Historical maps & atlases

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.

By: Jim Schein, Aubree Mladenovic
Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Illustrated
Dimensions: Height: 330mm, Width: 229mm,
ISBN: 9781944903893
ISBN 10: 1944903895
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 24 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jim Schein lives in San Francisco and is the owner and operator of Schein & Schein Old Maps Store along with his wife, Marti Schein.

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

... this stylized cultural map of the largest Chinese community outside of Asia is brought to life by vivid details and photographs. -- The New York Times Urban historians and armchair travelers alike will enjoy this spectacular tour. -- Publishers Weekly