American Passage
The History of Ellis Island
by Vincent J. Cannato
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American Passage
Between 1892 and 1924, 12 million immigrants from around the world passed through a small island in New York harbor before entering the promised land of the United States. Now in American Passage, Vincent J. Cannato tells the whole history of Ellis Island, home to the first federal immigrant inspection station in the U.S.
Cannato outlines the evolution of America’s immigration policy and describes in detail the processes by which immigrants were screened on Ellis Island before being granted entrance to their new home. And he provides plenty of personal stories—both inspiring and heart-wrenching—of those who passed through this gateway. The result is a fascinating biography of a place that became an American family portrait.
Softcover : 496 pages
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers ( June 09, 2009 )
Item #: 12-852069
ISBN: 9781615238903
Product Dimensions: 6.0 x 9.0 x 1.12inches
Product Weight: 22.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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