An American In The Making: The Life Story Of An Immigrant (1917)

By M.E. Ravage, Marcus Eli Ravage, M.E. Ravage

Book Overview

""An American In The Making: The Life Story Of An Immigrant"" is a memoir written by Marcus E. Ravage and published in 1917. The book tells the story of Ravage's journey as a Jewish immigrant from Russia to the United States in the late 19th century. It details his struggles to adapt to American culture, learn the English language, and navigate the challenges of poverty and discrimination. Ravage's memoir provides a vivid picture of the immigrant experience during the time period, including the difficulties of finding work, housing, and social acceptance. The book also explores the tension between assimilating into American culture and preserving one's cultural identity. Overall, ""An American In The Making"" is a compelling and insightful account of the immigrant experience in America, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by those who come to the United States in search of a better life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163902330
• ISBN13: 9781163902332
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"