Yosef Haim Brenner (murdered by Arab terrorists in 1921 at the age of 40) presented in his book "From Here and There" a piercing, soul searching portr...
Although written from a child's perspective, this is not a kids book but a series of funny, poignant, and sometimes disturbing stories about life in a...
James Otis wrote a series of books depicting life in the new colonies, written from a child's point of view. Ruth of Boston is the story of 12 year ol...
This collection of poems by Robert Browning explores themes of nostalgia, patriotism, and the search for home. Through vivid imagery and emotionally e...
Mary Antin's Promised Land is a moving and inspiring memoir about her journey from Russia to America as a young Jewish girl in the late 19th century....
This book is a collection of biographical sketches of individuals who emigrated from a specific region in Ontario, Canada, known as 'Zorra.' The autho...
Jacob Riis's *How the Other Half Lives* is a groundbreaking work of photojournalism that exposed the harsh realities of poverty and squalor in late 19...
“The New Colossus” is a sonnet by Emma Lazarus that was written in 1883 as part of a fundraising effort for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. It...
Breakdown and Bereavement is a novel by Yosef Haim Brenner that explores the struggles of a young Jewish immigrant in Palestine under Ottoman rule. He...
Henry Haygarth's Recollections of Bush Life in Australia is a detailed firsthand account of life in the Australian outback during the 19th century. Ha...
In "American Idyll," Cornelia Stratton Parker paints a poignant portrait of her husband, Carlton H. Parker, a prominent social reformer who dedicated...
The Rise of David Levinsky is a semi-autobiographical novel by Abraham Cahan that tells the story of a Jewish immigrant who comes to America in the la...
Edward Steiner's 'On the Trail of the Immigrant' is a firsthand account of the immigrant experience in late 19th and early 20th century America. It te...
In "They Who Knock at Our Gates," Mary Antin, a Jewish immigrant who successfully assimilated into American society, tackles the complex issue of immi...
In "My Mother and I," Elizabeth Gertrude Stern recounts her journey from Poland to Pittsburgh and the subsequent process of Americanization that profo...
Canaã, a masterpiece by José Pereira da Graça Aranha, is a powerful novel that explores themes of immigration, social inequality, and the pursuit of f...
Constantine Panunzio's 'Soul of an Immigrant' recounts his personal journey from his childhood in Molfetta, Italy, to becoming a prominent figure in A...
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This book, written in 1920, examines the controversial deportations of individuals deemed to be illegally residing in the United States. Author Consta...
Levanda's collection of short stories delves into the lives of Jewish communities in Poland, offering a glimpse into their cultural tapestry, traditio...
‘Roughing It in the Bush’ is a collection of Susanna Moodie's personal accounts of her experiences as a young Englishwoman who immigrated to Canada in...
This book presents a collection of Emma Lazarus's poems, with a focus on her iconic work, "The New Colossus." The poem, which is inscribed on the base...
Ameen Rihani's 'Chant of Mystics, and Other Poems' is a collection of poetry that offers a glimpse into the life and experiences of a Lebanese America...
Cliff-Dwellers is a novel by Henry Blake Fuller that explores the social and economic changes taking place in Chicago in the late 19th century. The no...
