When the East Is in West

"When the East Is in the West; Pacific Coast Sketches" is an evocative collection of narratives that explores the lives, cultures, and spiritual experiences of Asian immigrants living on the American Pacific Coast during the early 20th century. Through a series of detailed and empathetic vignettes, Maude Whitmore Madden provides a unique window into the intersection of Eastern traditions and Western society at a pivotal moment in American history.The work focuses on the personal stories and community dynamics of Japanese and Chinese residents as they navigate their new environment, maintain their cultural heritage, and encounter the social and religious institutions of the time. Madden's sketches offer valuable sociological and historical insights into the immigrant experience, highlighting both the challenges of integration and the resilience of those living between two worlds. By documenting these individual journeys, "When the East Is in the West; Pacific Coast Sketches" serves as a significant record of the cultural landscape of the American West and the early missionary efforts aimed at bridging the gap between East and West.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 182, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press