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This is an edited translation of Tan Kah-kee's memoirs written in Chinese and first published in Singapore in 1946. A great philanthropist, educationist, social reformer, and entrepreneur of his times, Tan Kah-kee was regarded as a de facto leader of the overseas Chinese before World War II and his memoirs, described as undoubtedly one of the best documented autobiographies ever written by an immigrant Chinese in Southeast Asia has become an immensely important source for those seeking to understand not only the man but the political, social, and economic circumstances of his time.

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Author:   Tan Kah-kee ,  A.H.C. Ward ,  etc.
Publisher:   NUS Press
Imprint:   Singapore University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9789971691783

ISBN 10:   9971691787
Pages:   380
Publication Date:   August 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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