America's most beguiling metropolis started out as a snake-infested; hurricane-battered swamp. Through intense imperial rivalries and ambitious settlers who risked their lives to succeed in colonial America; the site became a crossroads for the Atlantic world. Powell gives us the full sweep of the city's history from its founding through statehood.
#372331 in Books 2015-03-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x .80 x 6.10l; .0 #File Name: 0674503856320 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An interesting but little-known storyBy L. A. HillA really interesting but little-known story of South Asian immigration to the U.S. in the early years of the 20th century; when exclusionary laws restricted immigration of Asians and made citizenship all but impossible. It's fascinating to read about the struggles; persistence; and ultimate success of a determined group seeking a better life in America.11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant account of a little know communityBy C. T. SenThis is a splendid; beautifully written book about a little known early immigrant community. I had heard about Bengali immigrants in Harlem (and ate at their restaurants when I was a student at Columbia University) but had no idea they had such a presence in the south. It was hard to put the book down once I began reading it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Helped me discover my family's ancestryBy Ashraf A.This takes a great historical account of what many people were unaware of. I did not know that there were other groups of people who faced discrimination. They only teach you about select groups of people in school. I haven't finished reading yet but what I have read so far is amazing.
