With The Chinks (1919)

With The Chinks is a historical fiction novel by Daryl Klein, first published in 1919. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a young American man named Jack Norton, who travels to China to work for a railroad company. Along the way, he befriends a group of Chinese workers and becomes embroiled in their struggles against corrupt officials and greedy businessmen.As Jack becomes more involved in the lives of the Chinese workers, he begins to question his own values and beliefs about race and class. He also falls in love with a Chinese woman named Mei Ling, which further complicates his relationships with both the Chinese and American communities.The novel explores themes of cultural exchange, imperialism, and the complexities of interracial relationships. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in China during a time of rapid social and political change.Overall, With The Chinks offers a compelling and nuanced perspective on the intersection of race, class, and identity in early 20th century China.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.