Chinese coolies pushing and pulling a two-wheeled cart

Lacking in proper education and skills, Chinese coolies undertook back-breaking jobs in order to eke out a living. Construction work, pulling rickshaws and loading and unloading cargo were some of the common jobs synonymous with coolies.

 

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