A look at the process of entering America a hundred years ago—from both an institutional and a human perspective. Outstanding Academic Title, Choice America i

- Time line- Focus boxes- Maps- Primary source documents- Glossary, Index

This fascinating look into American history uncovers how some of our ancestors came to the United States, seeking freedom and fortune, and often risking everyth

This book is about the history of Ellis Island and the experience of immigrating to America.

As the main entry facility for immigrants coming to the United States for more than half a century, Ellis Island was the last stop before a move to freedom in A