The fruits of our labours : Chinese fruit shops in New Zealand

Publication

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Museum of Chinese Australian History

Name/Title

The fruits of our labours : Chinese fruit shops in New Zealand

Entry/Object ID

201958737

Context

The fruits of our labours is a history of the Chinese fruit shops that proliferated in the many towns and cities around New Zealand. It is told through the personal experiences of the fruiterers and greengrocers who spent hours displaying fruit, trimming vegetables and serving with a smile. Their recollections are brought to life by numerous photos generously provided by their families and are enriched by additional information from libraries, archives and museums. Accompanying the book is a list of known Chinese fruit shops"--Back cover.

Collection

Library

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Donated by Helen Wong 2018

Publication Details

Author

Lam, Ruth, King, Carolyn|Wong, Helen|Wong, Michael|Lowe, Beverly

Volume/Number/Issue

Vol. 1

Place Published

City

Wellington

Date Published

2018

Publication Language

English

Publication Subjects

Chinese New Zealand History|Fruit trade New Zealand History|Grocery trade New Zealand History

Call No.

305.893

ISBN

9780473415501, 047341550X

Notes

King, Carolyn|Wong, Helen|Wong, Michael|Lowe, Beverly: Author.|Author.|Author.|Author. Publication: Wellington : Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust, 2018. Page count: 904 Dewey Wording: Ethnic and national groups ; racism, multiculturalism > Other Groups > Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Social groups ; Inequality Secondary Author Role: Author.|Author.|Author.|Author.

Dimensions

Height

30 cm

Dimension Notes

30 cm