Island
Him Mark Lai
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Island
by Him Mark Lai, Genny Lim, Judy Yung
Published
June 1999
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Pages
174
ISBN-13
9780295971094
ISBN-10
0295971096
Description
In this revised edition sixty-nine poems in the main text have been combined with the sixty-six poems in the appendix into one section. Chinese poems that have been found on the walls of the immigration stations at Ellis Island in New York ad Victoria, B.C. in Canada are also included. Charles Egan, David Chuenyan Lai, Marlon K. Hom, and Ellen Yeung helped with the new translations and corrected any errors in the poems based on a report commissioned by the Angel Island Immigration Foundation. The historical introduction is rewritten to include the new research that has been done since *Island* was first published; excerpts of oral histories are replaced with twenty full profiles and stories drawn from our oral history collection and the immigration files at the National Archives, San Francisco.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Island?
This edition of Island has approximately 174 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Island?
For most readers, Island typically takes between 3h 38m and 2h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Island?
The estimated word count for Island is approximately 43,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Island?
Island was written by Him Mark Lai, Genny Lim, Judy Yung.
When was Island published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.