Portuguese Spinner: An American Story

By Joseph D. Thomas

Book Overview

Holds special interest for Portuguese Americans and people of Portuguese ancestry; students of Portuguese language and culture; readers interested in New England or American studies. Personal stories...oral histories, literary contributions...plus journalism reports, sociological information, and folk tales provide a thorough and enjoyable look at the saga of Portuguese migration and culture in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island...where the largest Portuguese population in America resides. Hundreds of photographs portray the magnificent beauty of the Portuguese islands and mainland and take us into the many corners of American life where Luso Americans have left their mark. Together, the words and images of Portuguese Spinner create a beautiful tribute.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0932027385
• ISBN13: 9780932027382
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Spinner Publications
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.7" x 8.9" x 11.4"