Ellis Island |
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| Author:
| RJF Publishing Staff,
Staton, Hilarie |
| Contribution by:
| Thompson, Jerry D. |
| Series title: | Symbols of American Freedom Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60413-519-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2009 |
| Publisher: | Infobase Holdings, Inc.
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| Imprint: | Chelsea Clubhouse |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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As the main entry facility for immigrants coming to the United States for more than half a century, Ellis Island was the last stop before a move to freedom in America. About 12 million people from Europe and elsewhere entered teh United States through this portal. The fascinating Ellis Island uses immigrants' own words, photographs, and full-color illustrations to explore the significance to those who wished to pursue the American Dream.
As the main entry facility for immigrants coming to the United States for more than half a century, Ellis Island was the last stop before a move to freedom in America. About 12 million people from Europe and elsewhere entered teh United States through this portal. The fascinating Ellis Island uses immigrants' own words, photographs, and full-color illustrations to explore the significance to those who wished to pursue the American Dream.