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Mountain Chef : How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook up the National Park Service by Annette Bay Pimentel (2016, Hardcover)

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The true story of a Chinese American mountain man who fed thirty people for ten days in the wilderness--and helped inspire the creation of the National Park Service. Tie Sing was born in the mountains. The mountains were in his blood. But because he was of Chinese descent at a time in America when to be Chinese meant working in restaurants or laundries, Tie Sing's prospects were limited. But he had bigger plans. He began cooking for mapmakers and soon built a reputation as the best trail cook in California. When millionaire Stephen Mather began his quest to create a national park service in 1915, he invited a group of influential men--writers, tycoons, members of Congress, and even a movie star--to go camping in the Sierras. Tie Sing was hired to cook. Tie Sing planned diligently. He understood the importance of this trip. But when disaster struck--twice --and Tie Sing's supplies were lost, it was his creative spirit and quick mind that saved the day. His sumptuous menus had to be struck and Tie Sing had to start over in order to feed the thirty people in the group for ten whole days. His skills were tested and Tie Sing rose to the challenge. On the last night, he fed not just the campers' bodies, but also their minds, reminding them to remember and protect the mountains. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, created by Congress on August 25, 1916. Today, you can hike to Sing Peak, named for Tie Sing, in Yosemite National Park.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1580897118
ISBN-13
9781580897112
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219227984

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mountain Chef : How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook up the National Park Service
Author
Annette Bay Pimentel
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities, History / Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc., People & Places / United States / General, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage, Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, People & Places / United States / Asian American
Intended Audience
Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction

Dimensions

Item Length
11.3in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
8.9in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tx649.S494p56 2016
Grade from
FIRST Grade
Grade to
Fourth Grade
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Themes of racial discrimination, saving nature, and food and cooking are braided seamlessly in this picture-book biography. At the turn of the 20th century, Chinese men--whether immigrants or American-born--had little choice when it came to work. Most ended up as cooks in restaurants or laundrymen. But Tie Sing "had dreams as big as the country he loved" and made correspondingly expensive plans. Fueled by a love for the outdoors and a passion for cooking, he soon earned a reputation as the best trail cook in California. In 1915, Tie Sing was hired by millionaire Stephen Mather, who had invited a special group of men to go camping in the hopes of convincing Congress to protect the country's natural wonders. For the first few days, Tie Sing kept everyone well-fed with sardine hors d'oeuvres, sizzling steaks, and fresh-baked sourdough rolls. Unfortunately, disaster struck, not once but twice, and Tie Sing lost much of his provisions but tweaked the menu to carry on. Tie Sing's talent and resourcefulness played a huge part in the success of Mather's mission, and within a year, Congress created the National Park Service. Pimentel's lyrically told account is to the point, explaining that "America was a tough place to be Chinese" before zeroing in on Tie Sing's culinary wizardry. Lo's illustrations have an appropriately faded look, neatly evoking both the times and the craggy wilderness. A frontier adventure that spotlights one of the many significant roles ethnic Chinese played in American history. - Kirkus Reviews
Illustrated by
Lo, Rich
Copyright Date
2016
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Lccn
2015-040753
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
40 Pages

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Interesting story and beautiful illustrations that celebrate the role of a Chinese-American chef in the creation of the National Parks.
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