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100 1 _aSteiner, Edward Alfred,
_d1866-1956
245 1 0 _aOn the Trail of the Immigrant
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-28
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"On the Trail of the Immigrant" by Edward Alfred Steiner is an autobiography written in the early 20th century. It recounts the author's experiences and observations regarding immigration to America, presenting a detailed account of various immigrant groups as they transition from their home countries to their new lives in the United States. Steiner's narrative offers insights into the struggles, aspirations, and diversity of immigrants, making it an essential read for those interested in the themes of identity and belonging. The opening of the book sets a poignant tone, as it introduces the contrasting experiences of cabin passengers and steerage immigrants on a transatlantic voyage. Steiner describes a chance encounter with a woman of the first cabin who initially views steerage passengers with disdain, likening them to animals. As she interacts with the immigrants, her perspective begins to shift. The narrative captures the emotions of the steerage passengers who are filled with hope, fear, and the desire for a better life, juxtaposed with their harsh realities. Through this lens, Steiner aims to foster empathy and understanding for these individuals who are on the brink of embracing a new world, highlighting the labor and resilience required to navigate the immigrant experience in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918
653 _aImmigrants -- United States
653 _aNoncitizens -- United States
653 _aUnited States -- Emigration and immigration
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40887
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