Burdened with bundles and baskets; a million or more immigrant children passed through the often grim halls of Ellis Island. Having left behind their homes in Europe and other parts of the world; they made the voyage to America by steamer. Some came with parents or guardians. A few came as stowaways. But however they traveled; they found themselves a part of one of the grandest waves of human migration that the world has ever known. Children of Ellis Island explores this lost world and what it was like for an uprooted youngster at America’s golden door. Highlights include the experience of being a detained child at Ellis Island―the schooling and games; the pastimes and amusements; the friendships; and the uneasiness caused by language barriers.
#4030670 in Books 1997-11-17Original language:English #File Name: 0722535120144 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. actually better as the copy I was reading from my church ...By Customerjust as I expected; actually better as the copy I was reading from my church library was paperback this is a hardback...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Ivygirlvery interesting -- wasn't quite sure what to expect; and - haven't read the whole book yet0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy dinysio scotz walloec
