{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-ellis-island-barry-moreno-9780313326820","title":"Encyclopedia of Ellis Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eEllis Island, at the southern tip of Manhattan, was the major portal for European immigrants to the United States and looms large in 19th century and early 20th century history. After extensive restoration, today it is a national symbol and important museum. Authored by a noted historian and librarian at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, this is the first encyclopedia devoted to the Island, documenting its various incarnations. It contains more than 430 essay entries on the crucial people, operations, rooms and buildings, events, immigration laws and acts, organizations, and other terms associated with the island's history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis ready reference is perfect for synthesizing information for student reports on immigration and heritage. Genealogists and browsers will find this captivating reading as well. A chronology, primary document appendixes, and plentiful photos are added value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barry Moreno\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313326827\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313326820\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.18w x 1.11d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2005 pg. 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2005 pg. 1967","brand":"Barry Moreno","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46866987221247,"sku":"9780313326820","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_836c8cfa-a77c-4ad8-9eb0-b8bb94fa6d8a.jpg?v=1747453620","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/encyclopedia-of-ellis-island-barry-moreno-9780313326820","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}