Early Chinese Migrants

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Early Chinese Migrants: The First Chinese Australians</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is the second book in the </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chinese Australians</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> series exploring the fascinating story of the earliest Chinese arrivals who helped shape Australia's history.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>From the early 1800s men like Mak Sai Ying the first recorded Chinese settler began new lives in a land far from home. This book uncovers what life was like in China at the time why people left their villages and the challenges they faced when they reached Australia. Readers will discover the work Chinese migrants did their contributions to companies such as the Australian Land Clearing Company and the difficulties they endured in a society where racism and resistance were common.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Richly told and accessible for younger readers this book highlights the resilience and determination of the Chinese community as it grew adapted and left a lasting mark on Australia.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>With sections including </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A World Far Away</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Why Did They Come to Australia?</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> and </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Remembering the Past</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> this educational resource offers an engaging introduction to an important part of Australia's multicultural story.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for classrooms history enthusiasts and families this book ensures that the story of the first Chinese Australians will not be forgotten.</span></p><p></p>