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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
E P Dutton
Publication date
May 1, 1995
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9780525939276
ISBN-10
052593927X
Dimensions
1.50 by 6.50 by 9.25 in.
Weight
1.50 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$22.95
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
The story of Lue Gim Gong, a Chinese immigrant to nineteenth-century America, who rose from virtual indentured servitude in New England to fame as a botanist, is told through the voices of three generations of Chinese women who cared for him. 15,000 first printing.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: The story of Lue Gim Gong, a Chinese immigrant to nineteenth-century America, who rose from virtual indentured servitude in New England to fame as a botanist, is told through the voices of three generations of Chinese women who cared for him. 15,000 first printing.
Editions
Hardcover
The price comparison is for this edition
from E P Dutton (May 1, 1995)
9780525939276 | details & prices | 6.50 × 9.25 × 1.50 in. | 1.50 lbs | List price $22.95
About: The story of Lue Gim Gong, a Chinese immigrant to nineteenth-century America, who rose from virtual indentured servitude in New England to fame as a botanist, is told through the voices of three generations of Chinese women who cared for him
About: The story of Lue Gim Gong, a Chinese immigrant to nineteenth-century America, who rose from virtual indentured servitude in New England to fame as a botanist, is told through the voices of three generations of Chinese women who cared for him
Paperback
With King-Kok Cheung (other contributor) |
from Univ of Washington Pr (September 30, 2007)
9780295987149 | details & prices | 385 pages | 6.25 × 9.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.25 lbs | List price $25.00
from Beacon Pr (June 1, 2000)
9780807062296 | details & prices | 384 pages | 5.50 × 8.25 × 1.00 in. | 0.85 lbs | List price $14.00
About: Ruthanne Lum McCunn, author of the acclaimed THOUSAND PIECES OF GOLD, introduces the fascinating life story of Gim Gong Lue, a nineteenth-century horticultural pioneer.
About: Ruthanne Lum McCunn, author of the acclaimed THOUSAND PIECES OF GOLD, introduces the fascinating life story of Gim Gong Lue, a nineteenth-century horticultural pioneer.
With M. Benoit Landais |
from Plume (May 1, 1996)
9780452273467 | details & prices | 384 pages | 5.25 × 8.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.75 lbs | List price $12.95
This edition also contains L'affaire Gachet: L'audace Des Bandits
About: The story of Lue Gim Gong, a Chinese immigrant to nineteenth-century America, who rose from virtual indentured servitude in New England to fame as a botanist, is told through the voices of three generations of Chinese women who cared for him.
This edition also contains L'affaire Gachet: L'audace Des Bandits
About: The story of Lue Gim Gong, a Chinese immigrant to nineteenth-century America, who rose from virtual indentured servitude in New England to fame as a botanist, is told through the voices of three generations of Chinese women who cared for him.
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