Provides an illustrated history of immigration in the United States, examining why people leave their homelands for America, how they traveled, their lives in America, and their important influence on American culture and society.
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This volume accompanies the PBS television series by David Grubin also called Destination America, which focuses on the theme of freedom as a way to trace the story of immigration to the US. Wills combines color photos and illustrations with a description of immigration from early Spanish settlements to colonization, and chapters on immigration for reasons of religion, oppression, desire for land or better work, political asylum, or in the search for the freedom to create art, music, writing and such--he includes discussions of well known immigrants in these areas. Wills is a writer, editor, and consultant specializing in American history. The book measures 10.25x12.25". Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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