GHOSTS OF GOLD MOUNTAIN by Gordon H. Chang, read by David Shih
Photos of the “Golden Spike” immortalize the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. Chang’s serious history reveals the contributions of thousands of Chinese workers, “the Railroad Chinese,” to the building of modern America.
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Show Notes
The first Transcontinental Railroad was an amazing feat of planning and building. Thousands of Chinese immigrants building the western section of the link faced discrimination, daunting work conditions, and other dangers. This serious history shines a spotlight on the role of the “Railroad Chinese” in the building of modern America. Published by HighBridge Audio.
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