Synopsis

This work is a tribute to the twelve million individuals who journeyed to the United States between 1890 and 1920. It recounts their passage through Europe to bustling port cities, their arrival in New York Harbor, and the first months of their lives as settlers, moving from crowded urban enclaves into the vast American prairies. Drawing upon letters, diaries, and oral histories, it offers a vivid portrayal of one of history's most significant human migrations.