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Author Bergquist, James M.

Title Daily life in immigrant America, 1820-1870 : how the first great wave of immigrants made their way in America / James M. Bergquist.

Publication Info. Chicago : Ivan R. Dee, [2009]
©2009

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Location Call No. Status
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  325.73 B499D    Check Shelf
Edition Revised edition.
Description xviii, 329 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-299, 307-321) and index.
Contents Preface -- Chronology -- Overview: immigration by the numbers, 1820-1870 -- Leaving home, 1820-1845 -- Across the Atlantic and into America, 1820-1845 -- Immigration at high tide, 1845-1854 -- Developing immigrant communities, 1820-1855 -- Changing immigrant cultures, 1820-1855 -- Political turmoil and war, 1850-1865 -- Into a new era, 1865-1870.
Subject United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
Immigrants -- United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
ISBN 9781566638296 paperback alkaline paper
1566638291 paperback alkaline paper
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