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This in the land of opportunity! Skek marvels as he and Little Wong step off the overcrowded ship that had brought them to America in 1865. And they have work! Along with hundreds of other Chinese, the brothers are going to help build a great railroad across the West. They make one vow never to be separated. But as days grow into months, Shek and Wong endure more than they could have imagined bleeding hands from the heavy sledgehammer, blasting dynamite, and treacherous avalanches. For very little pay. 'If you don't cooperate, I will send you back to China!' the boss explodes. Are they being treated this way because of their almond eyes because they are coolies?
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