Great Fortune Dream: The Struggles and Triumphs of Chinese Settlers in Canada, 1858-19966
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David Chuenyan Lai. (2016). Great Fortune Dream: The Struggles and Triumphs of Chinese Settlers in Canada, 1858-19966 . Caitlin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Chuenyan Lai. 2016. Great Fortune Dream: The Struggles and Triumphs of Chinese Settlers in Canada, 1858-19966. Caitlin Press.
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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)David Chuenyan Lai. Great Fortune Dream: The Struggles and Triumphs of Chinese Settlers in Canada, 1858-19966 Caitlin Press, 2016.
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Full title | great fortune dream the struggles and triumphs of chinese settlers in canada 1858 19966 |
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