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During the late 19th century, Idaho's Boise Basin became a literal "golden mountain" for almost 2,000 men from China's Guangdong Province. There, for nearly 50 years, they constituted a vibrant Asian American community, one that did not conform to the common stereotypes. Rather than suffering as victims of oppression and racism, the Boise Basin Chinese made the most of their "chance" and struggled to overcome discrimination and exploitation. As a result, they experienced considerable economic success, cultural toleration, and even legal justice. Their story is well told, beginning with its antecedents in early modern China and ending with a discussion of Chinese miners' 20th-century descendants. Several maps and illustrations enhance the engaging prose; notes and an extensive bibliography provide an excellent documentation. Highly recommended for libraries with collections in western and Asian American history. Upper-division undergraduates and above. R. F. Zeidel University of Wisconsin--Stout