Spirit of the Dragon: The Story of Jean Lumb, a Proud Chinese-Canadian Contributor(s): Chan, Arlene (Author) |
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ISBN: 1895642248 ISBN-13: 9781895642247 Publisher: Dundurn Press OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1997 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
Dewey: 971.064 |
Physical Information: 0.07" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.17 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian - Cultural Region - Chinese - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Order of Canada, the country's highest honour, is awarded to those who have made a distinct contribution to Canadian life. The late Jean Lumb received the Order of Canada, among other awards, for her role in changing Canada's immigration laws that separated Chinese families, and for her contribution in saving Chinatowns across Canada. Through her dedication to helping others, Jean Lumb truly made a difference to life in Canada. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chan, Arlene: - Arlene Chan is a third-generation Chinese Canadian who was born in Toronto and spent her early years in "Old Chinatown" at Elizabeth and Dundas Streets where she helped at her parents' restaurant. Her other books include The Chinese in Toronto from 1878 and Paddles Up! Dragon Boat Racing in Canada. She lives in Toronto. |