The first synagogue in colonial America was built in New York City in 1730 on land that was purchased for 100 plus a loaf of sugar and one pound of Bohea tea. The purchase of this land was especially noteworthy because until this time; the Jews had only been permitted to buy land for use as a cemetery. However; by the time the Revolutionary War began; the Jewish religious center had become fairly large. Early in their stay in New Amsterdam and New York; many Jews considered themselves to be transients. Therefore; they were not interested in voting; holding office or equal rights. However; as the 18th century came to a close; Jews were able to accumulate large estates; and they recognized that they needed citizenship. After a brief overview of the Jews' migrations around Europe; the West Indies and the North and South American continents; this book describes the hardships faced by the Jewish people; beginning with New Amsterdam and New York and continuing with discussions of their experiences in Pennsylvania; New Jersey; Delaware; New England; and in the South. Subsequent chapters discuss anti-Semitism; slavery and the Jews' transformation from immigrant status to American citizen.
#98185 in Books Thomas Roy 2015-10-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x 1.00 x 8.50l; .0 #File Name: 0785832831304 pagesBatman The War Years 1939 1945 Presenting Over 20 Classic Full Length Batman Tales from the DC Comics Vault
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Caped Crusader Does His Part...By V.J. Miller Sr.Compiled with an intro and further info material by Roy Thomas.This book is a look back at Batman Robin during WWII. What did the Caped Crusaders do to further the war effort and do their part?Batman was new at the start of the war and the book starts out appropriately with Detective Comics #27; the first appearance of Batman in the comics.Over 20 of the best stories are culled from Detective Comics; Batman; and Worlds Finest Comics during those years.The book is faithfully reprinted in vivid color on heavy gauge paper; hardbound to preserve it. A must read if only for nostalgias sake.See the full review on my website http://bit.ly/1KTQAQU8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Great classic Batman stories - featured the first generation teams ...By Brett L.Great classic Batman stories - featured the first generation teams of the character's creators. Some of the stories are familiar but many have not been overly reprinted so you won't feel ripped off. Oversized hardbound book; it looks like they cleaned up the graphics a little and slightly larger printing makes it easier to read; and what fun it is to read them. Some are ripping yarns; some pure propaganda but what a great time capsule. If the Superman and Wonder Woman companion volumes are as good as this one; it'll be like winning a lottery.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. DamagedBy DeannaThe cover and pages are very bent. The book won't close all the way. It looks like a kid was going through it; it was thrashed. It was new and a prime item. Since the pages were bent in the middle of the book too; as well as the corners; it wasn't a shipping problem.
