Isbn: 9781571310224 - the promised land (11 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A unique contribution to our modern literature and to our modern history. -- The New York TimesThis classic of the Jewish-American immigrant experience was an instant critical and popular success upon its 1912 publication. Author Mary Antin arrived in the United States from Russia in the 1890s at the age of 12. Her memoir vividly recaptures scenes from both Old and New World cultures, chronicling the poverty and oppression of Czarist Russia as well as the excitement and challenges of her assimilation into American life at the turn of the twentieth century.Although she arrived without knowing a word of English, Antin wholeheartedly embraced her new home. A kingdom in the slums, her Boston neighborhood afforded freedom and intellectual riches in the forms of a secular education, public library, and cultural activities at the local settlement house. This moving narrative articulates Antin's dreams as well as her stark realities, offering modern readers authentic and enduring perspectives of immigrant life.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A unique contribution to our modern literature and to our modern history. -- The New York TimesThis classic of the Jewish-American immigrant experience was an instant critical and popular success upon its 1912 publication. Author Mary Antin arrived in the United States from Russia in the 1890s at the age of 12. Her memoir vividly recaptures scenes from both Old and New World cultures, chronicling the poverty and oppression of Czarist Russia as well as the excitement and challenges of her assimilation into American life at the turn of the twentieth century.Although she arrived without knowing a word of English, Antin wholeheartedly embraced her new home. A kingdom in the slums, her Boston neighborhood afforded freedom and intellectual riches in the forms of a secular education, public library, and cultural activities at the local settlement house. This moving narrative articulates Antin's dreams as well as her stark realities, offering modern readers authentic and enduring perspectives of immigrant life.…

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Former Library Copy. Foxing on one or more of the fore-edges. No Highlighting or Underlining. Some wear, but overall Good Condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. First Edition. PHOTO AND VIDEO OF PAGES TAKEN TO SHOW CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING; Advanced Reading copyPHOTOS EMAILED FOR MORE SPECIFICS WHEN REQUESTED. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Printing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed 'To Susan, sister writer, my friend. With deepest love' by author on title page. 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 209 p. Audience: General/trade. Essentially as new, except for softening to base of book spine. By the author of 'The Things We Do for Love' and 'Miles on the Bridge'. Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s). …

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. Inscribed by author. Some shelf wear/ creasing on cover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author on title page (signature only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Essentially as new, except for softening to base of book spine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 310 p. Audience: General/trade. By the author of 'The Things We Do for Love' and 'Miles on the Bridge'. Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a protective mylar sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).…

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