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King's Chinese, The: From Barber To Banker, The Story Of Yeap Chor Ee And The Straits Chinese

By: Daryl Yeap

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King's Chinese, The: From Barber To Banker, The Story Of Yeap Chor Ee And The Straits Chinese

By: Daryl Yeap

An informative and well-researched book, The King's Chinese provides a superb account of the Straits British Chinese, a distinct migrant society from various districts of South China in the late 19th Century. Daryl Yeap gives us a fascinating story of this hybrid community, taking us on tour through one man's journey, beginning with how he left a war-ravaged China to Penang, where he started life as an illiterate itinerant barber to becoming one of the most successful bankers in South East Asia. As she takes us through his story, Daryl brilliantly captures its unique society and wonderful mix of cultures explaining how Penang was once considered the Cinderella of the East; what the earliest forms of passports were; how a coconut scraper, so novel, was confused as 'one musical instrument' by the British eye; and exactly how a borrower's credit profile was assessed with just one glance of the face. A highly readable book with plenty of witty anecdotes and compelling analysis, it is undoubtedly a book that sheds light on a significant development in Malaysia's history.

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9811286760

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As Equals: The Oei Women Of Java

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As Equals: The Oei Women Of Java

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In this wonderfully detailed narrative, Daryl Yeap brings us the fascinating story of Hui-lan, Ida and Lucy, daughters and wife of Asia's richest man at the turn of the 20th century — Oei Tiong-ham. Flying planes, managing Asia's richest estate and charming the West with their sense of style and sophistication — at a time when bound feet, matchmaking and subservience were in vogue — the three women punctured through cultural stereotypes and challenged the ideals of womanhood. In doing so, they paved the way for millions to follow. Written in a distinct style, the book is revealing, holding surprises even for those familiar with their stories.

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King's Chinese, The: From Barber To Banker, The Story Of Yeap Chor Ee And The Straits Chinese

By: Daryl Yeap

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9811286760

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9789811286766

As Equals: The Oei Women Of Java

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As Equals: The Oei Women Of Java

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9811279047

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9789811279041

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King's Chinese, The: From Barber To Banker, The Story Of Yeap Chor Ee And The Straits Chinese

King's Chinese, The: From Barber To Banker, The Story Of Yeap Chor Ee And The Straits Chinese

As Equals: The Oei Women Of Java

As Equals: The Oei Women Of Java

King's Chinese, The: From Barber To Banker, The Story Of Yeap Chor Ee And The Straits Chinese

King's Chinese, The: From Barber To Banker, The Story Of Yeap Chor Ee And The Straits Chinese

As Equals: The Oei Women Of Java

As Equals: The Oei Women Of Java

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