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Harte, Bret. (The Heathen Chinee). Overland Monthly, Vol. 5 No. 3 (Sept. 1870). First appearance of Harte’s poem, here titled “Plain Language from Truthful James.” Original wrappers, in a folding cloth case, spine gilt stamped. 8vo. Minor chips and wear; good. The first publication of Harte’s famous poem, before being released in book form. The verses describes a game of euchre played between Ah Sin, the Chinaman, and two white men, who stack cards and use other ruses to cheat. Sadly, the poem’s meaning was conflated by many and helped enforce racist stereotypes of the era.