Although the focus is on the Italian immigrants who emigrated to a New England town during the first half of the century, "Impact" reflects the typical experience of all Italian immigrants to this country. From the arrival at Ellis Island to their final destinies, these Italian immigrants struggled, sacrificed & succeeded in their adoptive land. They left a marvelous heritage. The chapters include the Italian immigrants' experiences with the "evil eye," discrimination, the Prohibition days & the Depression of 1929. Faced ...
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Although the focus is on the Italian immigrants who emigrated to a New England town during the first half of the century, "Impact" reflects the typical experience of all Italian immigrants to this country. From the arrival at Ellis Island to their final destinies, these Italian immigrants struggled, sacrificed & succeeded in their adoptive land. They left a marvelous heritage. The chapters include the Italian immigrants' experiences with the "evil eye," discrimination, the Prohibition days & the Depression of 1929. Faced with native hostility & a language barrier, the immigrants formed an Italian club that served as a social center & mutual aid society. The chapter, "The Last Wave", relates the personal observations & experiences of the remaining Italian immigrants of the era. Vivid in description, factual in content, "Impact", a reference source of 350 pages & 90 photographs, offers the reader an interesting, informative & memorable account of these early Italian immigrants to this country.
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Fine- Not Issued with a Dust Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 345 pages, illustrated. "The hundreds of immigrants who steeled in Ridgefield, Connecticut, from the turn of the century on, became statistical data among the thousands of immigrants arriving yearly at Ellis Island. Lonely, bewildered, and at times frightened, these Italian emigrants to Ridgefield, Ct. faced the uncertain future with courage, determination and high hopes. They held fast to their dreams." FINE-HARDCOVER, red cloth covers, lettering is bright on the cover and spine. $35.00.
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Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 345pp. Marroon cloth, gilt lettering. No dust jacket as issued. Cover and contents are in very clean and sound condition. Fascinating history including an extensive section of biographical sketches of the immigrants.
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Missing Dust Cover-Used book in good and clean conditions. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks. Fast Shipping.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x1; SIGNED by Author Aldo Bagiotti. This Book is in Very Good condition. See our picture for exact item you will receive. All items ship within 24 hours. Packaging is 100% Recyclable. Most items purchased from Charitable organizations. A portion of each sale is also donated to a monthly charity, check your package for this month's charity. Reuse-Recycle-Rebook!
