Title A slow ride into the past : the Chinese trishaw industry in Singapore, 1942-1983 / Jason Lim

Published Clayton, Vic. : Monash University Publishing, 2013 Clayton, Victoria : Monash University Publishing, [2013]

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Description xxi, 163 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm Series Monash Asia series Monash Asia series. Summary The trishaw was introduced to Singapore after the surrender of the British in 1942. After the end of the war, the trishaw continued to be a popular mode of transport as it was cheap and the service was seen to be personalised Analysis Asian studies (Singapore,Australia,China) 20th Century history (c 1914+) (Singapore,Australia,China) Globalisation (Singapore,Australia,China) Australian Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-159) and index Subject Rickshaws -- Singapore -- History. Rickshaw men -- Singapore -- History. Chinese -- Singapore -- History. Pedicabs -- Singapore -- History. Pedicab drivers -- Singapore -- History. LC no. 2012554696 ISBN 9781921867385

Other Titles Chinese trishaw industry in Sigapore, 1942-1983

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