Sons of the Soil and Success Through Adversity
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Sons of the Soil
Sons of the Soil is a history of Chinese market gardening in New Zealand as told through the personal stories of more than 100 ordinary yet spirited men and women from market gardening communities all around New Zealand. This moving and inspiring account of the people that bring us our green vegetables every day is supplemented by material from archives, libraries and museums. The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs generously contributed by growers and their families. Although Sons of the Soil is essential reading for Chinese New Zealanders, especially the thousands of descendants of early Chinese settlers, it will also be of interest to all New Zealanders as an integral part of our nation's history
Success through Adversity
Success through Adversity is a story of service and dedication. Founded in 1943 and run by men who gave of their time and effort on behalf of their fellow growers, the Dominion Federation of New Zealand Chinese Commercial Growers has steadfastly upheld the rights of Chinese market gardeners for nearly 70 years. Success through Adversity relates the history of the Federation including its formation, its relationship with other growers' organisations, the challenges it has faced and its achievements. It is invaluable reading for anyone interested in knowing how the Federation succeeded in bringing the organisation into the twenty-first century. Of particular interest to readers will be the list of all known growers in the major Chinese market gardening communities around New Zealand, from the
