Hope and Tears: Ellis Island Voices

Hope and Tears: Ellis Island Voices
ISBN-10
1629791784
ISBN-13
9781629791784
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
129
Language
English
Published
2012-03-01
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Author
Gwenyth Swain

Description

An original collection of voices, filled with hope and tears, chronicles the history of Ellis Island and the people it served. Indians, settlers, immigrants, inspectors, doctors, nurses, cooks, and social workers all played a big part in that history. Author Gwenyth Swain reimagines the lives of those who landed, lived, and worked on the island through fictional letters, monologues, dialogues, and e-mails, basing them on historical documentation and real-life people. In doing so, she creates a moving picture of their struggles and triumphs. Illustrated with poignant and affecting photographs, this is a unique exploration of Ellis Island's history. Includes further resources, bibliography, and source notes.

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