Publisher's Synopsis
The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse is a collection of poems and songs written by Thomas Burke and published in 1920. The book is a tribute to the Chinese community living in Limehouse, London, during the early 20th century. The poems and songs are written in a mixture of English and Chinese, and they reflect the life and culture of the Chinese immigrants who lived in Limehouse at the time. The book is divided into four sections, each dealing with a different aspect of Chinese life, such as love, work, and religion. The poems and songs are accompanied by illustrations by the author, which add to the overall charm of the book. The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse is a unique and fascinating glimpse into the world of the Chinese community in London during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
