A young Teochew teenager lands in the bustling port of Singapore shortly after its founding. He overcomes several challenges to become the King of Gambier and Pepper. Today, a few streets in Singapore are named after him and members of his family — in memory of his many contributions to Singapore.Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? In this series of fully-illustrated books, you'll discover our pioneers' inspiring stories, some of which have never been written out for children before! So, come and celebrate the people who have made a difference to Singapore, through their hard work, service and sacrifice.
- ISBN13 9789811268861
- Publish Date 15 August 2023
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country SG
- Imprint World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English
- URL https://worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/13215