American Passage: The History of Ellis Island – A Sweeping Epic of Immigration at the Nation's Landmark Port of Entry
Vincent J. Cannato chronicles the history of Ellis Island, tracing its importance as a port of entry and as an enduring symbol of immigration. American Passage places this landmark within the larger story of arrival, belonging, and the evolving American experience.
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American Passage explores the history of Ellis Island, one of the most recognizable sites associated with immigration to the United States.
Vincent J. Cannato presents Ellis Island as both a working port of entry and a lasting national symbol.
The book considers the experiences connected to immigration and the broader meaning of passage, arrival, and belonging in American history.
Accessible and wide-ranging, it offers a historical portrait of a landmark shaped by the movement of people and the nation's changing identity.
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