Los Estados Unidos es considerado el principal refugio para extranjeros en el mundo; y ningún sitio en todo la nación lo simboliza mejor que Ellis Island. Más de 12 millones de inmigrantes; de casi cada nacionalidad y raza; entraron en el paÃs a través de las salas y pasillos de Ellis Island en busca de nuevas experiencias en América del Norte. Con una extraordinaria colección de fotografÃas de los siglos diecinueve y veinte; Ellis Island guÃa al lector a través de la fascinante historia de esta pequeña isla del puerto de Nueva York. Haciendo un recorrido desde su época pre-migratoria; cuando era una de las islas del puerto donde se podÃan encontrar ostras; pasando por sus maravillosos años en los que funcionó como la estación principal de la Oficina de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos; hasta su situación actual como el museo más grande del Servicio de Parques Nacionales.
#313970 in Books Arcadia Publishing 2005-06-01 2005-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .31 x 6.50l; .69 #File Name: 0738517798128 pages
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Helps you get out and see historical CharlestonBy John B.I live here in Charleston and this guidebook is great; especially if you want to see the history. It also is useful in pointing out photo worthy highlights. But don't think this book is exhaustive. There is a lot more to see in Charleston than this book portrays. The benefit here is that it packages things in terms of efficiency (no need to double back to see what you missed) and gets many of the historical highlights. If you're coming to Charleston; or Charleston is a favorite place of yours; this book will help you plan and/or reminisce.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A terrific bookBy S. WeeksWhat a terrific book with so many wonderful photos and information on Charleston; SC. I; as well as my family have always lived in Charleston...."best destination city in the US for 13 years". I'm so proud of our city and this book brings back so many wonderful memories and provides people that are new to Charleston a lot of history for our beautiful city.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By drrWe recently visited Charleston and planned our own walking tour using this book. Very informative with great pictures! Great book!
