The Gambling Games Of The Chinese In America

The book ""The Gambling Games of the Chinese in America: Fan T'an and Pak Kop Piu"" is a comprehensive account of two popular Chinese gambling games that were played in America during the early 20th century. The author, Stewart Culin, was a renowned ethnographer and curator of Asian art at the Brooklyn Museum, and his work on these games is based on extensive research and firsthand accounts from Chinese immigrants who played them.The book begins with an introduction to the history and culture of Chinese gambling, including the social and economic factors that led to its proliferation in America. It then delves into the specifics of Fan T'an and Pak Kop Piu, providing detailed descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies involved in each game.Throughout the book, Culin draws on a variety of sources to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of Chinese gambling culture in America. He includes interviews with Chinese gamblers, newspaper articles from the time, and historical accounts of police raids and crackdowns on gambling dens.Overall, ""The Gambling Games of the Chinese in America: Fan T'an and Pak Kop Piu"" is an important and fascinating work that sheds light on a little-known aspect of Chinese-American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of gambling, Chinese culture, or immigration in America.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.