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1890. Translations by A.W. Evans, Lafcadio Hearn, and Mrs. Wilfrid Jackson. Anatole France is the pen name of Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault, French novelist, poet, critic and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. This volume contains three of his novels: Penguin Island, The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard and The Revolt of the Angels. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
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Knowledge of Man.......2005-01-24
While I can't top Avid's review (see below) for insight and eloquence, I can say that this book will appeal to you even if you're not normally the type interested in vast philosophical questions. Part of Jill Patton Walsh's triumph is that she makes the discussion of ideas so accessible. One truly feels drawn into the world of this tiny Spanish island and the people who live there. And one does not have to be a literary genius to realize that the structuring of this novel is nothing less than symphonic in its brilliance.
I won't reveal the powerful, throbbing revelation that lies at the core of the novel. Know, though, that this book will almost certainly spark your imagination and challenge your assumptions about faith, life and, indeed, the universe.
Tour de Force.......2003-12-01
This book cries out for a different rating system - perhaps a 1-10 scale. Even then one would have to reward an "11" for this magnificent tome. I could not find a single flaw in the entire reading - character development and portrayal was realistic yet unforgettable, the setting mesmerizing (one is instantly transported back to the time of the Inquisition and the faith-filled, simple lives of the city dwellers) and the plot was perfect.
I have read criticism that the tale was not realistic or made suppositions and assumptions that are not exactly correct in the historical sense. But what one should remember is that this tale is an allegory, not a documentary. The fictional city is in Spain and the Inquisition is at its high point when a stranger appears. He is intelligent, interesting, and friendly but an unbeliever. He tells of a land in which belief is arbitrary and where one can change their religion - or choose to have no religion at all. This is too much for Church officials for in their eyes murder, torture and lying can be forgiven but also blessed. A trial of sorts is proposed.
Now we have the second story and the joy is how the two are seemlessly weaved into one arc. A child found among the wolves is being raised by nuns. She is not to be given any religious instruction and if she comes to a belief in a Supreme Being the visitor will be found guilty, otherwise he will be judged to be innocent.
The battle is not between atheist and believer. It is a civil war between two schools of thought within Catholicism - the plain folk and their local leaders and a grand inquisitor who employs "unusual" methods for "protecting the faith". The wolf-girl finally is made to make a statement that can be interpreted as belief and Palindo, the visitor, is tortured to confession. When he refuses to follow this up with another confession (which would then validate the previous "confession") he is sentenced to be burned alive at the stake. A lowly follower trades all her material goods for a balm that will bring instant death upon being heated.
The aftermath is a short but appealing denouement. The bishop's assistant announces he cannot believe in a God that seeks obedience through torture. The wolf-girl returns to her solitary mountain home but not before catching a glimpse of a vast naval armada from the foreign land streaming toward the city that burned its citizen. The rewards of sin...
A beautiful story.......2002-07-10
This story is an especially pertinent discussion of religious intolerance, and how to live a beautiful, joyful, inquisitive life in the face of it. A revealing look at the genuine sources of wonder life grants us.
my all time best read.......2002-06-15
Every single chapter ends with an astonishing line that makes you want to stop and think, to contemplate yet at the same time has introduced a quiet shocking revelation that there is nothing to do but read on, and read and read. The book is clever, is wise but not judgemental. It touches the heart, the soul but is neither sloppy nor politically philosophical. A book to fall in love with, i recommend it to all.
Knowledge of Angles.......2001-10-22
Knowledge of Angles by Jill Paton Walsh is one of the best books of our time. Its richly illustrated plot was truly unique. We read this book for a high school English class and both agreed that it was one of the best books we've ever read. The story of a wolf-girl slowly interwines with that of a man unjustly persecuted because of his beliefs. A young girl, raised by wolves, is captured by men and brought into the human society. A kindly boy finds help from the Cardinal who in turn decides to perform a religious experiment with her. She is brought to a secluded cloister where she is to be kept without any mention of God in her presence. In this way, the Cardinal tries to find out if there is actually a high spirit, that seems to guide you. This careful experiment soon leads to surprises, that would best have been left unknown. The story of a wrongly persucuted man makes "The Knowledge of Angles" even more amazing. Palinor, a king from an unknown "perfect world" fell off a boat and swam to a nearby island. He is immediatly thought to be an athiest because he neither knows that God exists, or knows that He doesn't. Palinor was put into prison, then released and taken to talk to the Cardinal. His arguments are so convincing that he even has the Cardinal somewhat doubting his faith. The two stories come together to create a very important theme, one of love, hate, God, and sympathy.
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- Super Reader
- I couldn't finish
- An amazing story ... unless you're Spike.
- Monster Island is great
- Great read, but a warning for Spike fans!
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"You never know until you're tested." -- Doyle, "Hero"
Since he arrived in Los Angeles, Angel's mission has been to help the helpless. He has saved countless innocents in his city. However, one escaped his grasp: Doyle, the half-demon who came to Angel on a vision quest. Doyle sacrificed himself and in turn reconciled his internal conflict toward his own demonic heritage, leaving Angel and Cordelia to carry on with the good fight. And fight they do.
But as the group squares off against evil in the City of Angels, little do they know that back in Sunnydale, trouble is brewing. A shakedown of snitches yields info: Someone other than Buffy has been slaying -- and whoever it is, he or she is strictly after half-breeds, going so far as to lie in wait to attack. It doesn't add up, and the Scoobies are stumped.
But back in L.A. the picture becomes clearer when Angel Investigations is visited by an unexpected guest....
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Super Reader.......2007-08-07
Someone is bumping off hybrid demons in Sunnydale. Buffy tries to find out why, and comes across mention of something called The Coalition For Purity.
Yep, nazi type demons. Attacking in Sunnydale, she learns of their plans to attack Los Angeles as well, so she takes some of the gang to help Angel.
It turns out there is a Monster Island off LA, a retreat for demons that mean no harm, and General Axtius, a Brachen demon, intends wiping them out. The other twist is that he is Doyle's father.
Buffy and Angel must convince Monster Island to let them help, and set up a defense.
Much blood of various colors is spilled and killing of various demons, until an Old One enters the fray.
A fun bit is when Gunn is joining out with his crew, and a secret password is "Sweet Christmas". A saying used by someone they all used to look up to in the neighbourhood...
I couldn't finish.......2006-03-26
As a Spike fan, I should have listened to the warnings. But I figured if Spike is in it, I want to read it.
I couldn't finish it. It was just too frustrating and angering.
Spike is seriously injured saving Angel's life, still lying in bed unrecovered but instead of thanking him Angel is hatefully insulting and threatening him. Not only is this insulting to Spike's character but Angel's as well.
The same goes for Buffy's treatment of Spike. It makes her seem like a horrible person.
I can't tell you whether it ends well because I only got halfway through. I am an extremely fast reader so normally I would just bite the bullet and finish quickly but in this case it was just raising my blood pressure too much.
If you hate Spike you'll probably cheer but other than that skip this book.
An amazing story ... unless you're Spike........2005-10-13
This novel is well written, packed with action, humor, and the misery-loves-company angst that made Buffy such an incredible show.
The story, sort of a Buffyverse version of Hitler and his genocidal mania, finds our beloved characters fighting not only evil, but their own previous mindsets as they all learn that not all demons are evil, and some are worth laying your life down for.
It's a story worthy of Buffy, Angel and their crews, and the author does a brilliant job of bringing the two casts together. He has a gift for painting a picture with his words that bring the characters to life in the reader's mind. He describes Angel, crouching like a stone gargoyle, and captures that bat-like thing that makes Angel so delicious.
I loved the book and was sorry when it came to an end. It's definitely worth the read.
I only have one complaint with this book. The Spike bashing other reviewers have mentioned - it's the only reason I didn't give this book five stars. Major Spike Bash-o-rama!
The cruel things they say to Spike, especially Buffy, go way beyond being funny or amusing. They even go past being irksome. The bashing is not only distracting, it actually takes something away from an otherwise great and beautifully written story. Spike even saves Angel's life, and they all still treat him like crap. Even Willow takes pot shots at him. It's ... disconcerting.
If you're a devoted Spike fan, it'll likely tick you off. And that's a shame, because everything else in this book comes together so well.
Was the Spike Slamming Contest really necessary?
Nope. Nor was it comic relief.
Aside from that, a thoroughly enjoyable book from cover to cover.
Monster Island is great.......2005-07-27
I found this title to be a fantastic buffy read.I couldn't put the book down.
Great read, but a warning for Spike fans!.......2005-02-11
The book itself is very well written, the plot is intricate and interesting and the authors show a vast wealth of knowledge over demons and all things magical which makes the book all the better. There's those great Buffy one liners, and the other characters get some great lines in too. Plus Buffy and Angel seeing eachother again, whoo hooo!!
However there were a few things that lessened my enjoyment of this book namely the out of date characterization. One of the authors seems to have let his love of Evil Spike get in the way of current events. It's a Spike bashing jamboree and everybody gets involved, even Buffy. In the tv series however, Buffy hasn't been bashing Spike in this harsh of a manner since before she died. The author clearly didn't see the ep where Spike told Buffy he knew she would never love him but he was grateful that she treated him like a man. In this book she treats him like a piece of garbage.
I've recently been watching the season of Buffy that this book seems to be set in and have noticed several glaring errors ( Giles still runs the magic shop but in the show he gave it to Anya before he left for England after Buffy died.)
But those can still be forgiven. All and all not a bad book, but still can't ignore the Spike bashing.
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When the Soviet Union dissolved, so did the easy credit, cheap oil, and subsidies it had provided to Cuba. The bottom fell out of the Cuban economy, and many expected that Castro’s revolutionâthe one that had inspired the Left throughout Latin America and elsewhereâwould soon be gone as well. More than a decade later, the revolution lives on, albeit in a modified form. Following the collapse of Soviet communism, Castro legalized the dollar, opened the island to tourism, and allowed foreign investment, small-scale private enterprise, and remittances from exiles in Miami. Capitalism, God, and a Good Cigar describes what the changes implemented since the early 1990s have meant for ordinary Cubans: hotel workers, teachers, priests, factory workers, rap artists, writers, homemakers, and others.
Based on reporting by journalists, writers, and documentary filmmakers since 2001, each of the essays collected here covers a particular dimension of contemporary Cuban society, revealing what it is like to have lived, for more than a decade, suspended between communism and capitalism. There are pieces on hip hop musicians, fiction writing and censorship, the state of ballet and the performing arts, and the role of computers and the Internet. Other essays address the shrinking yet still sizeable numbers of true believers in the promise of socialist revolution, the legendary cigar industry, the changing state of religion, the significance of the recent influx of money and people from Spain, and the tensions between recent Cuban emigrants and previous generations of exiles. Including more than seventy striking documentary photographs of Cuba’s people, countryside, and city streets, this richly illustrated collection offers keen, even-handed insights into the abundant ironies of life in Cuba today.
Contributors. Juliana Barbassa, Ana Campoy, Mimi Chakarova, Lydia Chávez, John Coté, Julian Foley, Angel González, Megan Lardner, Ezequiel Minaya, Daniela Mohor, Archana Pyati, Alicia Roca, Olga R. RodrÃguez, Bret Sigler, Annelise Wunderlich
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Lets get to the point.......2007-02-28
Cubans are under communism a.k.a SLAVERY. Cubans are not allowed to be independent in any way including economically, they are forced to depend on a very useless government despite how mediocre it may be, is a control tactic. After Castro outlawed (stole) all private property and with this destroyed the Cuban GDP and economy he solely depended on the money the U.S.S.R gave him directly which at the end amounted to billions to keep Cuba a Russian satellite nation, when this disappeared in '89 Castro was scared and in mid 90's opened Cuba to tourism to bring in money.
Everything is state owned still, so his grip is the same, he allows Cubans to make and receive SOME level of money since he owns all stores and necessities it will be his money at the end, as soon as Cubans start to operate outside the government, show independence and start creating a needed industry he strikes. Again, it is slavery, once you realize this everything is so clear. Lets recall that in '58 just a year before Castro, Cuba had the largest middle class per-capita not only in the Caribbean but in Latin America. Just a look at todays crumbling Havana more than reveals that this was a first world style metropolis unlike any other in a long radius; also, all those Chevrolets to Cadillacs still around from its capitalistic days more than shows proof of a past strong middle class.
Cubans have been submerged in necessity and poverty and Cuba has been falling to pieces ever since Castro took power. So ask yourself, where did all the Russian billions of $$$ go? They went to his Swiss bank account and in efforts to export his revolution; remember Grenada, Angola, the Salvadorian Civil War,etc. And where did the Colombian guerrilla got trained and supplied in the 60s and 70s? Cuba was the name. Is not about the embargo is about who is in control and truly embargoing the Cuban people. Is not about a cup half-empty or half-full is about go is drinking the water. To be more imformed check therealcuba site.
Simply enjoyable, fascinating, and easy to grasp.......2005-12-29
I very much enjoyed the simplicity and ease with which the various authors skated through the many cities and shared such encounters of colorful locals. Interspersed is a little history that is easy to grasp and enjoyable. The many articles provide varied perspectives of life in Cuba today.
The half full or half empty glass?.......2005-09-21
"Capitalism, God and a Good Cigar" by Lydia Chavez (editor) is a collection of 14 essays about life in contemporary Cuba. The book provides an intimate look at the experiences of ordinary Cubans as they struggle to define themselves in what appears to be a country that is positioned somewhere between socialism and capitalism. In that light, the book tantalizes the reader with the possibility of Cuba's transformation into a new and unique kind of socialist or capitalist state, depending on one's own perspective.
The authors present some of the many contradictions that abound in contemporary Cuba. For example, while articles such as "Four Women Survive Manzanillo" by Alicia Roca makes it clear that many citizens live impoverished lives, "Life on the Margins" by Julian Foley discusses how Cuban entrepreneurs are profiting from an underground economy that feeds off the officially-sanctioned tourist trade. Yet, the dollars earned by the government through tourism helps to finance popular universal educational and medical programs that benefit all of Cuba's citizens to a degree not found elsewhere in Latin America. One wonders if it will be possible for Cuba to finance its social programs through for-profit tourism without individualism and the lure of profit resulting in a breakup of the social compact.
As in any collection, there is variability in quality. Possibly the weakest article was "Hip Hop Pushes the Limits" by Annelise Wunderlich. In my view, the author's bemoaning of the difficulties that young rap artists experience while trying to cash in on their talents tends to trivialize the debate about capitalism versus socialism. More problematically, she recognizes that Cuban rap music has gained critical and popular international acclaim but misses the point that this success is attributable to the fact that Cuban music is produced by artists living within a socialist country and therefore is viewed, rightly or wrongly, as a more authentic expression of rage against the capitalist machine compared with rap music produced elsewhere.
Fortunately, the "Hip Hop" article is a rare moment in a book that is otherwise abundant with excellent content. The Introduction entitled, "Adrift: An Introduction to Contemporary Cuba" by Lydia Chavez provides excellent context and analysis to prepare the reader for the many articles that follow. Some of my favorites include: "Dancers Who Stretch the Limits" by Ana Campoy presents the triumphs and heartbreaks of ballet as practiced in revolutionary Cuba; "Socialism and the Cigar" by Daniela Mohor discusses the success of Cuba's socialist cigar factories in producing world-renowned products while providing benefits to its workers; "Authors Who Knew or Know the Limits" by Ezequiel Minaya draws on interviews with prominent writers who have struggled with Cuba's sometimes Stalinist repression of free expression; "Cubans Log on Behind Castro's Back" by John Cote describes how Cubans gain access to the Internet in a country with limited technological resources and government controls; and "The Spanish are Back" by Megan Lardner discusses the volatile but increasingly necessary relationship between Spain and Cuba, with an emphasis on the effect Spanish investment is having on reviving the Cuban economy.
I highly recommend this intriguing book for anyone interested in contemplating the question of whether the contemporary Cuban experience represents a glass that is half full or half empty -- and whether that glass might ultimately prove to be socialist or capitalist.
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sadness spoken from the walls.......2000-04-20
This is a collection of poetry salvaged from the walls of the barracks on Angel Island, where Chinese immigrants were detained between 1910 and 1940. Poems are in both English and Chinese. In addition to the poems, the editors provide an introduction to early Chinese immigration, and there are several pages of quotes from various immigrants, on various subjects such as the voyage to America and their impressions of Westerners. The poetry speaks for itself -- poems of desperation, despair, homesickness, and anger. This is a wonderful collection.
Customer Reviews:
boring!.......2007-09-26
JUST ANOTHER tradebook that will turn kids off. The most dull book I have read in a long time. Some decent photos, and some really soporific writing. sigh.
Book Description
Brutus, a Rottweiler who had suffered a lesion in his vertebrae, was barely able to move when he was brought to Angel's Gate hospice and rehabilitation center. Now, after months of hydro- and physical therapy, he enjoys daily walks. Thanks to Susan Marino, who runs the center in her Long Island home, more than 150 animals, from dogs and cats to horses and birds, are given the kind of hospice care usually reserved for people. Some recover from their life-threatening injuries or illnesses, while others are given refuge through their final days.
Getting Lucky tells the story of Lucky-a dog who's sent to Angel's Gate to die but instead finds a whole new way of living-and 20 other animals at the hospice. But it's also the story of a woman with a mission. Marino, a former pediatric nurse, started Angel's Gate 12 years ago in the belief that even critically ill and abandoned animals deserved to die with dignity and respect, and her work has made her a genuine hero. She speaks to veterinary groups across the country about her groundbreaking approach to animal care. This important book is a testament to the difference one person can make. AUTHOR BIO: Susan Marino was an intensive-care pediatrics nurse for 30 years, working with terminally ill children. She founded the nonprofit Angel's Gate hospice 12 years ago in her home on Long Island and continues to run the center with her husband. This is her first book. Denise Flaim is the author of The Holistic Dog Book and a staff writer and pet columnist for Newsday. She is the owner of champion Rhodesian ridgebacks.
Customer Reviews:
Great read.......2007-01-04
Once you open the book, you can't put it down. My husband picked it up to
read the first couple of pages and did not put it down till he was done.
I did the same. Since I did some volunteer work at Angel's Gate during the summer, I was really able to connect with some of the animals and was able to see how much they are loved and cared for.
Great heart breaking book!.......2006-04-27
This book is one that has to be read just to see what people go through when they lose a pet. I never thought I would be the one that was so attached to a pet. But I did for 13 years. Then when it was time. I made sure everything was is place for a pet funeral and made a great headstone for him. He was a loyal friend and I miss him dearly. I know that there are Angels Gates in heaven.
Getting Lucky is a 5 star read!.......2006-04-01
Getting Lucky is for all of us who share our hearts and lives with our animals. This book will make you laugh and cry, sometimes both at once. Beautifully written, with humor,love and sadness that just pulls at your heart. You won't be able to put it down. Angel's Gate is truly a place where "Angels" go to be loved and let go. I dedicate this review to my own angel, Jakob M. who passed on only 1 year ago. I'm grateful that places like Angel's Gate exist and that there are people out there who know just how special these creatures are.
Love, Love, Love IT!.......2006-03-24
This book is awesome! I recently lost my beloved Black Lab, Molson, who was 11 years old. I felt like I was there with all the pets in this book. I wish I lived near Angel's Gate... I would be there to volunteer in a minute! How wonderful these people are to take on such a heartfelt approach to helping these precious animals. I found myself smiling from ear to ear throughout the whole story! A must for all animal lovers to read!
LOVE IT!!.......2006-03-14
Even if you dont have a pet but like animals this is a must read...
I dont have a pet now but have had them growing up as a child. Absolutely Love this book and the touching stories...I laughed and cried and sometimes at the same time... The only bad thing about this book, is that I finished it. I wanted it to go on and on and to read more of the wonder of these wonderful animals...I feel that animals are a gift we can learn so much from them. I agree with Susan Marino the Author. Our pets have souls. They show it daily. I need for there to be a second book and on and on. The love you feel when you read about these animals (pets) is so tangible. Its not so sad as you would think but I came away reading it with feeling uplifted and it truly touched my spirit...I almost didnt buy this book I thought it was about just one dog but its soooooo much more then that and its woven richly with other pets this family and volunteer"s have helped see to there end days. What an honor to read this gem of a book. Thank you Sincerely yours Diane
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Angel Island, in the Town of Tiburon, is a mile-square jewel set in San Francisco Bay that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Few of those who hike, bike, camp, or enjoy the spectacular vistas in this California State Park realize its diverse history. From the Spanish ships that anchored at Ayala Cove in 1775 to the 1960s cold warÂ-era missile silos, Angel Island has endured to become one of the most popular parks in the state. Although many building were demolished, there are still countless reminders of the islandÂ's multifaceted evolution, including a quarantine station, army base, and immigration station.
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Angle Island - Ellis Island of the West.......2007-06-15
This book is about Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. It is a collection of vintage photos and a rich text written by former Mayor Branwell Fanning and journalist William Wong, the native son whose ancestors had successfully passed the Angel Island Immigration Station.
The introduction gave a comprehensive historical overview from the glacier age to the recent years with eight chapters of photos supplemented by a text page orientation. Chapter 1 starts with the Early Years as a den of outlaws and a favorite arena for dueling. Of interest was a picture of Don Antonio Maria Osio who was the Mexican owner 1839-1860.
Chapter 2 focused on the Military History. It served in Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American Wars, the Philippine Insurrection as well as WW I & II. Included are photos of artilleries, bunkers, tents, housing, soldiers, Italian POWs, German civilian seamen. This chapter ends with a couple pictures of USS Delta Queen, which Fanning served.
The following chapter is short with only 14 pictures in Quarantine Station. It started work in 1891 on SS China in detecting disease. Passengers mostly Chinese had to go through strip, scrub and disinfections with baggage being fumigated before heading to shelters - more demanding procedures than millennium security. Infectious diseases passengers either received quarantine medical care or deportation. The photos on p.49 showed three huge chemical steams disinfection steel tubes. A picture on p.51 showed Chinese on board US Public Health Service steamer for quarantine and another on p.52 waiting to be cleaned and disinfected.
Bill wrote Chapter 4 with 40 pages of archive photographs on the Immigration Station. The facing page 56 featured a drawing from PUCK Magazine, showing an American woman with a 5-point star on her hair and a steam engine train falling off her lap, had a pair of scissors engraved 19th Century Progress at a Chinese Mandarin pigtail in words "worn out tradition". This chapter showed the significance as the immigration processing facility for Japanese, Indians, Russians, Africans and Europeans in addition to Chinese. Between 1910 - 1940, there estimated 175,000 Chinese processed and Chinese food was served. The Chinese kitchen team helped in connecting inside with outsider for coaching paper for interrogations on "Paper Son", in response to the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. The rare picture on p.68 showed half a banana as the crib sheet carrier. The photo p.63 was a beautifully carved poem in Chinese on barrack wall by a detainee for posterity understanding his saga. Surprisingly, there were many pictures with women and children from different continents. There were two Chinese women pictures on p.72, top one with three women and bottom fourteen with three children. It was a rare sight as incoming Chinese women were suspicious of prostitutes. The picture on p.67 revealed Chinese women living quarter: three sets of three levels bunks, each level with four beds, an occupancy of 36. The Chinese men one on p.88 showed 10 rows each with five double bunks, a total of 100. It was a sharp contrast to San Francisco City 500-footage demand on Chinatown residents. Two pictures on p.79 showed men and boys were bare chested for medical check-up. The treatable disease found on Chinese would be ground for further detention or deportation. Tye Leung on p.84 was the first Chinese woman hired in the service and she married a white immigration inspector. This interracial marriage prompted their resignation due to racial pressure. This chapter ends with National Historic Landmark designation with a picture of Park Ranger Alexander Weiss, who called attention to Chinese poems and the two Chow, Paul and Christopher among others pushed hard in preservation and designation.
Chapter 5 was short with only three pages. It was interesting that this Pacific Island provided maritime navigation signals by sight and sound in three lighthouses. The mighty bell on p.99 reminded its bygone glory.
The following was a chapter on Missile Base. Cold War once again turned it into an outpost with full military installation. The collection illustrated the sophisticated defense system against air attacks.
Chapter 7 showed the Transition with pictures of Italian POWs, empty buildings and the ghost town. The last chapter was the State Park. It was a favorable spot for holiday-makers
This book gives a comprehensive history on the different combination segments of Angel Island. It is like Ellis Island to process immigrants but lack of the compassion of the Statue of Liberty poem:
Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretch refuse of your teaming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door
This Island was the fearful guarding Angel at Golden Gate to keep immigrants, especially Chinese from entering the Gold Mountain. Surviving the lengthy and tedious quarantine, physical exam and interrogations meant a new life in the new world. Angle Island was the enforcer of 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act which politicians framed and blamed Chinese as the main source of all problems from economic, social to moral. This book, especially Chapter 4 highlights the historical importance in US immigration policy. With this unusual landmark, it helps in understanding the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, an immigration policy based on race and addressing the impact of the 2007 Immigration Reform which sacrifices family preference in a new visa point system - education, employment and English proficiency, with a racial agenda. Even though this book does not include a reading lists about 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, Paper Son, Chinese poem, it will be a good companion and orientation for visitors when the Island reopens in early 2008 after restoration. This book will lead readers to explore and learn more about Asian immigration in the West Coast.
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