Congressman from India (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258787509)

""Congressman From India"" is a memoir written by Dalip Singh Saund, who was the first Indian American to be elected to the United States Congress. The book chronicles Saund's journey from his humble beginnings in Punjab, India, to his success as a farmer, businessman, and politician in the United States.Saund's story is one of perseverance and determination, as he overcame numerous obstacles to achieve his goals. He faced discrimination and racism as an Indian immigrant in the United States, but he refused to be deterred. Instead, he worked hard to gain an education, start a successful farming business, and become involved in politics.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of an Indian immigrant in mid-20th century America, as well as the political landscape of the time. Saund was a staunch supporter of civil rights and worked tirelessly to promote equality and justice for all people.Overall, ""Congressman From India"" is a compelling and inspiring story of one man's journey to achieve the American dream, and his efforts to make a positive impact on society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Indian Americans in the United States, as well as those interested in politics and civil rights.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.

Author: Dalip Singh Saund
ISBN-10: 1258787504
ISBN-13: 9781258787509
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/24/2013
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d