A Century of Immigration, Christopher Collier
A Century of Immigration, Christopher Collier
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A Century of Immigration
1820–1924

Author: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Unabridged: 2 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: AudioBookShelf

Published: 08/01/2013

Synopsis

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation. A Century of Immigration reviews the century of 1820 through 1920, in which there were two waves of immigration to the United States. This book discusses the varied motivations and nationalities of these new Americans, as well as the effects of mass immigration on the country as a whole, and the rise of antiforeign sentiments among more recent immigrants.

About Christopher Collier

Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.

About James Lincoln Collier

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

About Jim Manchester

Jim Manchester is a retired English and theater teacher in Rhode Island. He has directed and acted in many theatrical productions over the years and has done voice-over work in the Providence area. Jim resides in the lovely seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steve

Like other books in this series it’s an excellent primer for those learning about various topics of American history. I’m pretty well read in this area, and don’t learn much new, but I think they have a place-and an audience- in a public library. However, the books are only about 90 pages long and t......more

Goodreads review by Dorothy

Excellent overview of American immigration during the 19th and 20th centuries. It helped me understand some curious things I noticed as a child. For instance, why were some of my Italian relatives Protestant and others in the same family were Roman Catholic? And why did one side of my family recogni......more

Goodreads review by Ike

Audible version. History told as it should be. Gave me some new insite to immigration to America.......more

Goodreads review by David

I was hoping for a bit more info... but it's a massive amount of history. I did enjoy what I learned though.......more

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