Book Description: "Undoubtedly the most significant work dealing with the history of Korean immigration to the United States. In addition, Patterson's book sheds new light on the conditions of Yi Dynasty Korea and international relations among three countries--Japan, Korea, and the United States--in the first decade of the twentieth century." --International Migration Review
"One of the best documented studies on the factors accounting for early Korean immigration to Hawaii. Its major strength lies in the author's insightful ability to analyze the enormous historical data concisely from a multi-dimensional perspective. This book is recommended for everyone who is interested in the history of Korean immigration to America and especially for those who study human migration and ethnic history in a global context." --Journal of American Ethnic History
"In terms of quality research, scholarly insight, and methodology, this book is of high calibre." --International History Review
"The value of Patterson's work is ... priceless." --Korean Quarterly