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100 1 _aSpeek, Peter A.
_q(Peter Alexander),
_d1873-
245 1 2 _aA Stake in the Land
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-23
508 _aProduced by Tom Roch, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
520 _a"A Stake in the Land" by Peter A. Speek is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The book examines the challenges and processes involved in the Americanization of immigrant settlers, particularly in relation to land acquisition and colonization. It focuses on the experiences of various immigrant groups and emphasizes the critical role that land ownership plays in establishing a sense of belonging and integration into American society. The opening of the book outlines the need for a coherent land policy to support immigrants seeking to settle in the United States. Speek argues that many immigrants, despite their agricultural backgrounds, often end up in urban labor due to a lack of accessible land and inadequate guidance on securing it. He highlights the emotional and practical significance of home ownership and its deep ties to American identity. The beginning portion sets the stage for discussions about regulatory needs and the exploitation immigrants face in the land market, ultimately advocating for better support systems to facilitate successful land settlement and integration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLand tenure -- United States
653 _aAgricultural colonies -- United States
653 _aImmigrants -- United States
653 _aRural schools -- United States
653 _aAmericanization
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30529
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