Author

Publication

2005 - DK Pub., New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

75,000 words, Guess

Page Count

300 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing654948
  • Goodreads1966345

Classifications

  • DDC973/.04
  • LCCE184.A1 W5135 2005

Alternate Titles

  • Destination America (Television program)

Description

Whether escaping religious persecution, political oppression, the violence of war, or looking to further their economic standing, immigrants have come to America. This detailed look at why immigrants leave their homelands, how they travel to America, and what they do once they arrive, includes personal accounts, letters, diaries, photographs and other ephemera; features statistics, maps and charts covering over 40 immigrant groups.--From publisher description.

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