The Loves of Billy Wong (autographed) by William Wong Foey

The Helen and Joe Chew Foundation carries a variety of rare autographed books by local 19th Century Chinese American descendant William Wong Foey. William’s grandfather, Wong Foey arrive in 1862. The cover is also the original artwork of William Wong Foey. If you’re looking for a special collection piece of work with an authentic signature, you’ve come to the right place.

The Loves of Billy Wong is an extraordinary story of forbidden love and inspired by the true story of a Chinese man and his family who were placed on display at P.T. Barnum’s American Museum like sideshow freaks just prior to the American Civil War.The Chinese man, Billy Wong, falls in love with a beautiful white girl who is the daughter of a famous abolitionist. Like the black people of that era, the Chinese faced great prejudice. Billy Wong’s love for an upper-class white girl only intensifies the prejudice and challenges he must endure. Forced to join the Union Army, Billy heroically fights many battles, big and small, and eventually earns the Medal of Honor. Building other relationships while facing tragedy and constant danger, will Billy Wong survive?

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