The Portuguese in San Jose (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738547817)

For hundreds of years, Portuguese explorers have swept across the globe, many of them landing in California in the 1840s as whalers, ship jumpers, and Gold Rush immigrants. Gold was the lure, but land was the anchor. San Jose became home to
Portuguese immigrants who overcame prejudice to contribute to the area politically, socially, and economically. They worked hard, transplanting farming, family, and festa traditions while working in orchards and dairies. Many came from the Azores Islands, 800 miles out to sea from mainland Portugal. For over 160 years, the Portuguese have
enriched San Jose with colorful figures, including radio star Joaquim Esteves; jeweler and filmmaker Antonio Furtado; the charismatic and controversial Fr. Lionel Noia; educator Goretti Silveira; and community leaders Vicki and Joe Machado.

Author: Meg Rogers, Portuguese Historical Museum
ISBN-10: 0738547816
ISBN-13: 9780738547817
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.55w x 0.35d