JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pushed: Miners, a Merchant, and (Maybe) a Massacre.

  • Published In: Montana: The Magazine of Western History, 2024, v. 74, n. 3. P. 85 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Miller, Mark E. DeGiovanni 3 of 3

Abstract

"Pushed: Miners, a Merchant, and (Maybe) a Massacre" by Ana Maria Spagna is a thought-provoking narrative that explores the history of Chinese immigrants in the American West. The book focuses on a Chinese merchant who opened a store in Chelan Falls, Washington in the 1860s, which became a center for Chinese residents seeking their fortunes in mining. Spagna investigates rumors of a past massacre of Chinese settlers by an Indigenous band, delving into the challenges of uncovering the truth due to the lack of written accounts. The book also provides a counter-narrative to the victimization of Asian peoples and offers insights into anti-Chinese laws and discrimination. Overall, "Pushed" offers an engaging snapshot of a place and time, highlighting the competing narratives about its history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Montana: The Magazine of Western History. 2024/09, Vol. 74, Issue 3, p85
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0026-9891
  • DOI:10.1353/mnt.2024.a937072
  • Accession Number:179726881
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