In this collection of poems, Wallace Irwin captures the vibrant spirit and culture of San Francisco's Chinatown at the turn of the 20th century. The poems are written in a lively and accessible style, and explore themes of love, friendship, and everyday life in the bustling immigrant community. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in poetry, San Francisco history, or Chinese-American culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.