Angel Island |
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| Author:
| Mortensen, Lori |
| Illustrator:
| Skeens, Matthew |
| Designed by:
| Fitzgerald, Abbey |
| Contribution by:
| Kes, Melissa |
| General Editor:
| Lyons, Shelly |
| Series title: | American Symbols Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4048-4704-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Publisher: | Capstone
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| Imprint: | Picture Window Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $26.65 |
Book Description:
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During the late 1800s and early 1900s, nearly 1 million immigrants were processed at the Angel Island immigration station. Although Angel Island was also called The Gateway to the West, for some it became the place that kept them out of the United States. Find out what immigrants had to go through at Angel Island and discover why today Angel Island stands as a symbol of hope and struggle.
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, nearly 1 million immigrants were processed at the Angel Island immigration station. Although Angel Island was also called The Gateway to the West, for some it became the place that kept them out of the United States. Find out what immigrants had to go through at Angel Island and discover why today Angel Island stands as a symbol of hope and struggle.