Destination America / Chuck Wills ; accompanies the television series by David Grubin.
Whether escaping religious persecution, political oppression, the violence of war, or looking to further their economic standing, immigrants have come to America. This detailed look at why immigrants leave their homelands, how they travel to America, and what they do once they arrive, includes personal accounts, letters, diaries, photographs and other ephemera; features statistics, maps and charts covering over 40 immigrant groups.--From publisher description.
Record details
- ISBN: 0756613442
- ISBN: 9780756613440
- Physical Description: 300 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cm
- Edition: 1st American edition
- Publisher: New York : DK Pub., 2005.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 293) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Settling America -- Freedom to worship -- Freedom from oppression -- Freedom from want -- Freedom from fear -- Freedom to create -- Gazetteer -- Appendices -- Index -- Credits and Acknowledgements.
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- 7 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 973 WIL (Text) | 36015000693313 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
