American in the Making, the Life Story of an Immigrant
'American in the Making, the Life Story of an Immigrant' Summary
Marcus Eli Ravage, an immigrant from Romania, arrives in the United States in 1900 at the age of 16. After spending several years working in a sweatshop to save money, he enrolls in the University of Missouri, where he experiences culture shock but eventually adapts and embraces his new life in America. Ravage's autobiography, written in 1917, is a poignant and insightful account of the transformative power of education and the immigrant experience.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Marcus Eli Ravage
United States
Marcus Eli Ravage was a Jewish American immigrant writer who wrote many books and articles about immigration in America and Europe between the world wars. Best known for his autobiographical book An A...
Books by Marcus Eli RavageDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Камень (Kamen) by Osip Mandelstam
“Камень” (The Stone) is Osip Mandelstam’s first major collection of poetry, published in 1916. It showcases the poetic innovations of the Russian Sil...
Birds and All Nature, Vol. VI, No 3, October 1899 by Various
Published in 1899, "Birds and All Nature" is a monthly publication dedicated to exploring the wonders of the natural world. It presents a combination...
Why do we need a public library? by Various
This collection of essays and excerpts from various authors explores the importance and necessity of public libraries. The book delves into the histor...
The Cornet of Horse by G. A. Henty
It is an exciting historical adventure novel. This captivating book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the pages of history. Originally publ...
Thirty More Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin
James Baldwin's "Thirty More Famous Stories Retold" is a collection of thirty stories for intermediate readers and listeners of all ages. These storie...
Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay
This volume gathers poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923, the year she became the third woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry....
Upward Path: A Reader For Colored Children by Various
'Upward Path: A Reader for Colored Children' is a groundbreaking anthology published in 1920 that aimed to provide African American children with stor...
Mark Twain: A Biography - Volume II by Albert Bigelow Pain
The curtain rises on a riveting chapter of Mark Twain's life that witnessed both soaring success and profound personal turmoil. Charting the trajector...
Canadian Folk-Song by William Wilfred Campbell
This collection of poems by William Wilfred Campbell explores themes of Canadian identity, nature, and folklore. Written in a lyrical style, Campbell'...
Acadia: A Play in Five Acts by Mary Kinley Ingraham
Acadia: A Play in Five Acts is a work written by Mary Kinley Ingraham, who served as the librarian of Acadia University from 1917 to 1944. The play ce...
Reviews for American in the Making, the Life Story of an Immigrant
No reviews posted or approved, yet...