American Passage: The History of Ellis Island

by Vincent J. Cannato

Book Overview

"By bringing us the inspiring and sometimes unsettling tales of Ellis Island, Vincent Cannato's American Passage helps us understand who we are as a nation."
-- Walter Isaacson

"Never before has Ellis Island been written about with such scholarly care and historical wisdom. Highly recommended "
--Douglas Brinkley, bestselling author of The Wilderness Warrior

The remarkable saga of America's landmark port of entry, from immigration...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060742739
• ISBN13: 9780060742737
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"