A Primary Source Investigation of Ellis Island |
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| Author:
| Merrick, Caitlin
Houghton, Gillian |
| Series title: | Uncovering American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4994-3506-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Central |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $36.13 |
Book Description:
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This fascinating look into American history uncovers how some of our ancestors came to the United States, seeking freedom and fortune, and often risking everything to make a home in America. This resource tells the story of the immigrant history of the United States, using documents and photographs from the heyday of one of the most important immigration ports. The history of Ellis Island is revealed to be one of grit, misfortune, and luck that is both true of the island and of the...
More DescriptionThis fascinating look into American history uncovers how some of our ancestors came to the United States, seeking freedom and fortune, and often risking everything to make a home in America. This resource tells the story of the immigrant history of the United States, using documents and photographs from the heyday of one of the most important immigration ports. The history of Ellis Island is revealed to be one of grit, misfortune, and luck that is both true of the island and of the people it welcomed.