Ellis Island

Images of America: New York

by Barry Moreno

The United States is considered the world's foremost refuge for foreigners, and no place in the nation symbolizes this better than Ellis Island. Through Ellis Island's halls and corridors more than twelve million immigrants-of nearly every nationality and race-entered the country on their way to new experiences in North America. With an astonishing array of nineteenth- and twentieth-century photographs, Ellis Island leads the reader through the fascinating history of this small island in New York harbor from its pre-immigration days as one of the harbor's oyster islands to its spectacular years as the flagship station of the U.S. Bureau of Immigration to its current incarnation as the National Park Service's largest museum.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, New York

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2003

Reviews

[David Lucero · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had privilege buying this copy on Ellis Island while on vacation. The author does a fine job collecting historical pictures and essays describing how America has and always will be a beacon of hope. Many persons throughout the world displaced by events of their period drove them in search of a new life. Ellis Island was gateway into America. Book describes how this came to pass and its history up to becoming a National Park. When visiting plan a full day. It’s part of Statue of Liberty tour and an all-day adventure. What persons had to endure is beyond words, and this is where pictures emphasize their plight. Recommended for anyone who enjoys history.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son brought this home for me from his school trip to DC & NYC. Really great pictures of Ellis Island.

[Jason Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pictures do a great job telling the story of Ellis Island. The captions provide just enough detail without being tedious.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moving photos, but in this anti immigrant era, I wanted more information about what our ancestors actually did and experienced to move here. Not the right book for what I was like king for.

[Vonda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't care for this book. Others my enjoy it's information. It is full of pictures but no story about what's going on.

[Lisa Sanfilippo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this. Anyone whose relatives came through Ellis Island should read this. Easy read with lots of photos and it’s very informative.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

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