A fascinating, meticulously researched and produced story about a little known chapter in American history. I thought I was fairly well informed about the 19th century post-Civil War period. But this program contained such a wealth of information I'd never heard or read before that I was a bit overwhelmed. For example, I don't remember ever learning about the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, or the 1888 Scott Act which so tightly restricted immigration that only 10 Chinese were allowed to enter the country one year. I never knew the derivation of the derogatory term "coolie." Or that at one time, the Chinese were the largest ethnic group in Idaho and Oregon. But part of what makes this story so interesting is how eerily some of the information about the Immigration Department is so topical today - and not in a positive sense. Then there is the interesting tale of herbalist Doc Hay, his partner Lung On and their extremely successful medical practice. The use of music, readings from letters & newspapers, and even staged scenes add richness to the authoritative experts and the well written narration. But my favorite parts are those who actually met Doc Hay - because it makes one realize this history is more recent than we might like to believe. If your listeners have an ear for history, drama or just good storytelling, treat them to this very different take on the American frontier.