Ellis Island (Signet) [Paperback]

Fred Mustard Stewart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 1992 | Series: Signet

They were five young penniless people who came to America at the turn of the century--a land of shining hope and breathtaking challenge. They came to fulfill a glowing promise and take the fearful gamble of a new life in a land where anything was possible. Reissue.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Signet; First Edition edition (May 5, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451126718
• ISBN-13: 978-0451126719
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #895,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read it!, March 2, 2002

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Tale (Lundamo, Norway) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ellis Island (Signet) (Paperback)

This was a book I really enjoyed, and as I went through it following five immigrants on their way to the promised land, it was educating as well. I got to learn about daily life, relationships and social standards in new york at the beginning of the 20th century. There are a lot of real happenings mentioned in the book, which, as for me, made it easier to put things in perspective. As I started reading, I could barely put the book down.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the book, August 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ellis Island (Signet) (Paperback)

I just got through reading the book. It was really good I like reading books about the turn of the century. it had a lot of historical facts about early New York. it was interesting to see how Tin Pan Ally was and how racial prejudice was alive and well in new york too I would recomend the book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Historical Background, July 9, 2006

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Carol J. Schweitzer (California, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ellis Island (Signet) (Paperback)

Early 20th century immigration is fascinating to me because that's when my own grandparents came through Ellis Island from Hungary. This book brought to life their fears and exploits and the bravery needed to seek out a new home land. Having been to Ellis Island and read a lot about it, too, I thought the author wove authentic elements and details of what an immigrant experienced. I recommend it highly.