1941 Hardcover Book, Shake Hands with The Dragon, Carl Glick, Asian American History, Chinese Customs, History

1941 Hardcover Book, Shake Hands with The Dragon, Carl Glick, Asian American History, Chinese Customs, History

A hardcover book entitled Shake Hands With The Dragon by Carl Click. This is a 1941 first edition, second printing.

By a set of curious chances Carl Glick (who admits to being as unathletic as they come) was appointed athletic director of a Chinatown boys' club. He wasn't able to teach the boys much: it was summer, and they very sensibly objected to running around in such weather. But they were able to teach him a great deal; and as he proved himself a willing pupil, they all became firm friends. In "Shake Hands with the Dragon" Carl Glick tells what he learned of the peaceful, fun-loving, courteous people who live so quietly among us, finding endless amusement and contentment in everyday commonplace occurrences. Here is what goes on behind the closed doors of Chinatown - a Chinatown the casual visitor never sees.

8¾ x 6 inches
327 pages
No Dust Cover
Published by Whittlesey House -- 1941 -- First Editon -- Second Printing

This book is in good condition. The book has no rips or tears. The binding is completely tight and the pages are slightly yellowed with age. There is some staining and rubbing to the front cover and it has no dust cover. There is the original owner's name on the front flyleaf but there are no other marks in the book.

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