New gold mountain: the diary of Shu Cheong. Christopher W. Cheng. 2005.

Shu Cheong works on the goldfields at Lambing Flat.

Life is tough, and there are many white settlers who are anything but friendly.

It is 1860, and the white miners’ behaviour towards the Chinese is becoming more and more violent. Shu Cheong witnesses increasing hatred and brutality towards his people……..

But he also learns the value of true friendship.