They Who Knock At Our Gates: A Complete Gospel Of Immigration (1914) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164240372)

""They Who Knock At Our Gates: A Complete Gospel Of Immigration"" is a book written by Mary Antin and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of immigration to the United States, exploring the experiences of immigrants and the impact of immigration on American society. Antin, herself an immigrant from Russia, draws on her own experiences and those of other immigrants to provide a detailed account of the challenges and opportunities faced by newcomers to America.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of immigration to the United States, tracing the development of immigration policies and the experiences of different groups of immigrants. The second part focuses on the experiences of immigrants themselves, describing their journeys to America, their struggles to adapt to a new culture, and their efforts to build new lives for themselves and their families. The third part examines the impact of immigration on American society, exploring the ways in which immigrants have contributed to the country's economic, cultural, and political development.Throughout the book, Antin argues passionately in favor of immigration, emphasizing the importance of welcoming newcomers to America and recognizing their contributions to the country. She also highlights the challenges and injustices faced by many immigrants, including discrimination, poverty, and exploitation.""They Who Knock At Our Gates"" is a seminal work in the field of immigration studies, providing a rich and detailed account of the experiences of immigrants to the United States. It remains a powerful and relevant work today, offering important insights into the ongoing debates and controversies surrounding immigration policy and practice.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: Mary Antin
ISBN-10: 1164240374
ISBN-13: 9781164240372
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d