New Zealand - The Chinese Giant - Chang Woo Gow - 1841- 1893 - Photo taken in Auckland - R H Bartlett in 1870 - Side show entertainer - Original Photo #329285 Zhan Shichai - A Chinese giant who toured the world as "Chang the Chinese Giant" in the 19th century - His stage name is "Chang Woo Gow" - Born in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, in the 1840s, though reports of the year vary from 1841 to 1847. - His height was claimed to be over 8 feet (2.44 m), but there are no authoritative records. - He left China in 1865 to travel to London where he appeared on stage, later travelling around Europe, and to the U.S. and Australia as "Chang the Chinese Giant". - Zhan received a good education in various countries, and developed a good understanding of ten languages. - In America, he earned a salary of $500 a month. (Reference: Wikipedia)