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Each immigrant group of people that has arrived in North America has contributed something special. Bringing with them a proud heritage & a unique culture, people learned to adapt their traditional ways to suit their new country. This book tells the story of the Italians who came to North America. First-hand accounts, maps, photographs & illustrations -- in full color -- bring their story vividly to life. Contents: Introduction; Flight from Poverty; The Journey; First Impressions; Eyewitness to History: Rocco Morelli, Martin Scorsese, & Rosa Cassettari; False Promises; Finding Work; Little Italies; Wartime; Language, Food, & Music; Religion & Traditions; & Here to Stay. Glossary. Juvenile audiences. Library binding.Nickles, Greg is the author of 'Italians : We Came to North America', published 2006 under ISBN 9780756799069 and ISBN 0756799066.
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