On Gold Mountain

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the narrative explores the immigrant experience through the lens of Lisa See's family history. It highlights her great-great-grandfather's herbal remedies for laborers and her ancestor Fong See's defiance of interracial marriage laws while establishing a mercantile empire. Lisa's childhood in Los Angeles's Chinatown is filled with rich stories of diverse characters, including missionaries, movie stars, and Chinese baseball teams, showcasing the vibrant tapestry of her heritage.