Tong: The Story of Tong Louie, Vancouver's Quiet Titan

DJ and boards show very light shelf wear. DJ lightly faded on spine ; A bright, solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. B&W photos throughout ; Square Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 192 pages; " Because of the political climate of the day, doing business in British Columbia was not easy for Hok Yat Louie or his sons - especially after Hok Yat began his wholesale business, H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd, in 1927. At the time, it is unlikely that anyone could have predicted that within a few decades Tong would go from being a Chinese grocer's son to one of the wealthiest businessmen to ever influence British Columbia's economy - and its culture. Tong Louie not only went on to expand his father's business but he become a bridge between the Chinese and non-Chinese communities in Vancouver. His business savvy lead him to owning London Drugs, IGA and Dominion stores across British Columbia, while his vision of a multicultural society lead him to be among the first Chinese-Canadians to move out of Chinatown and into a white neighborhood where his dignity and quiet determination gradually gained him acceptance. In later life, he donated generously to various causes and institutions, including Simon Fraser University and St. Paul's Hospital."

Product Info

ISBN: 155017231X

ISBN-13: 9781550172317

Publisher: Harbour Publishing

Year: 2002

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

AinsworthBooks

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Country: Canada