Emerging Metropolis tells the story of New York’s emergence as the greatest Jewish city of all time. It explores the Central European and East European Jews’ encounter with New York City; tracing immigrants’ economic; social; religious; political; and cultural adaptation between 1840 and 1920. This meticulously researched volume shows how Jews wove their ambitions and aspirations—for freedom; security; and material prosperity—into the very fabric and physical landscape of the city.
#1058748 in Books CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2012-05-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x .37 x 8.50l; .88 #File Name: 147755145X164 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A fairly true accountBy MrgreenjeansThis is a great book and what happened is pretty close to what actually happened. Although I was actually there and reading about it just doesn't seem to be as dramatic as the day we "mission-essential" evacuated the base as Pinatubo was going off. Daytime was like night time when the volcanic ash started falling down as we went to the ag college. It was a hard night sleeping as there were aftershocks (earthquakes) and seeing stuff falling from the college building ceiling that many chose to sleep in the vehicles. When we returned there were many animals (pets) left behind. Augie (a black lab) was someone's pet and our flight; nicknamed "Dark side of the moon" because we patrolled the part of the base nearest Pinatubo; took care of him and he went out on patrol with us just like a military working dog. He was a great dog and warned us many times of intruders inside the perimeter fences. I think at one time we had several parrots and birds inside our make shift flight command post that had been rescued form base housing units too. Many of the aircraft hangers and some buildings were flattened by the weight of all the ash. Clark AB was hard hit by Pinatubo.This was the end of a great assignment that many military members loved. This book may be enjoyed more for members who were there stationed close to the end or ones who had been there in the past.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you are interested in how a volcano can change history.By MRSSince 1)I was stationed and 2)my son was born at Clark; (plus we became friends with and knew a couple of the locals); we were very interested in knowing what happened to the base plus surrounding area after the eruption happened.I was amazed at the great photos...though it brought great sadness to see how EVERYTHING changed and years of history be changed from a volcano.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved ItBy Des FowlerI visit Clark Field at least once every year and there is so much I didn't realize about the place. I really enjoyed the read and have passed it on to another friend of mine who lived at Clark for a couple of years back 30 years ago. I wish I could afford the other book GI Joe Doesn't Live Her anymore.
