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100	1		_aHusband, Joseph, _d1885-1938
245	1	0	_aAmericans by adoption
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-04-01
505	0		_aStephen Girard -- John Ericsson -- Louis Agassiz -- Carl Schurz -- Theodore Thomas -- Andrew Carnegie -- James J. Hill -- Augustus Saint-Gaudens -- Jacob A. Riis.
508			_aBob Taylor, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520			_a"Americans by Adoption" by Joseph Husband is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book presents brief biographies of influential individuals who were born in foreign lands but became significant figures in American society, exploring themes of immigration, identity, and the opportunities that America afforded to those who chose to settle there. The first portion of the book introduces characters such as Stephen Girard, showcasing their journeys and contributions to their adopted homeland. At the start of "Americans by Adoption," the introduction reflects on the motivations of those who immigrated to the United States, emphasizing not just their desire for wealth or power, but their aspiration to be recognized for their worth and to contribute significantly to society. The opening focuses on Stephen Girard, a French immigrant who began his life in Bordeaux before eventually settling in Philadelphia, where he established himself as a prominent merchant. The narrative highlights his challenges, including financial hardships and the impact of historical events, such as the American Revolution. Girard's story serves as a lens through which readers can understand the broader themes of opportunity, resilience, and the immigrant experience in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The Atlantic Monthly Press, 1920
653			_aUnited States -- Biography
700	1		_aNeilson, William Allan, _d1869-1946
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70434
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