Chances are excellent that your ancestors came to America from somewhere-England; Spain; Germany; China; Africa. Can you imagine how they felt as they left their homes; what they left behind? Do you want to know? Would you know where to even start looking for the details? Author and genealogist John P. Colletta prepares you to undertake the search. He tells you not only what fundamental facts you need to know about your immigrant ancestor before beginning; but suggests where you may find that information as well.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great read well written held your attention start toBy LLew's Dadgreat readwell writtenheld your attention start to finish23 of 24 people found the following review helpful. A Real HeroBy Robert R. BriggsI've read almost every book I can find on Antarctic exploration and without a doubt; this is one of the finest. Tom Crean is always mentioned in books about early Antarctic epics but we've never really got to know him and what kind of a man he was. Michael Smith has done a fine job in tracing Crean's life from his early days in the Navy; his subsequent trips with Scott and Shackleton right up to his final days as a Pub owner is his home in Ireland. This is the kind of man you'd want whatever your expedition might be. He was brave; strong; honest; trustworthy and humorus; no matter what the circumstances. A great story about a real hero!9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Long Overdue BiographyBy Michael J. MullerAny reader of the many books written on the Heroic Age of Polar explorations will very much enjoy this well presented biographical history of a tough Irishman who accompanied Shackleton on two Antarctic voyages (including the ill fatedEndurance trip) and Scott on the ill fated trek to the South Pole.Wonderfully presented; this book was fascinating to read and will be most treasured in my collection of polar exploration books. Do not hesitate to select this book if you enjoy nonfiction adventure.
