Long Island Italian Americans: History, Heritage & Tradition

by Salvatore J. Lagumina and Salvatore John LaGumina

Book Overview

For Italian immigrants and their descendants, moving from the city to Long Island was more than a change of address.

Even though the move wasn't far geographically, the societal move was large--it signaled that the family had achieved the American Dream, and in turn, elements of Italian values and culture are visible all over the island. Italians helped to build Long Island, whether as laborers or as contractors, such as the Castagnas...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609498704
• ISBN13: 9781609498702
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"