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This book is a memoir and historical account of the mass immigration from Romania to New York City that occurred around 1900, told through the eyes of the author. The author, who left Romania as a teenager, tells the story of his own journey and the experiences of his fellow immigrants, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and aspirations that drove them to leave their homeland. The book also explores the broader historical context of this migration, examining the political and economic factors that led so many Romanians to seek a new life in America. The author also delves into the cultural impact of this migration, showing how the influx of Romanian immigrants shaped the character of New York City and helped to create the vibrant and diverse metropolis it is today. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, and a reminder of the transformative power of immigration.
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STEVEN G. KELLMAN is a professor of comparative literature at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the author of several books.
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"America... "Everyone who went there became a millionaire overnight, and a doctor or teacher into the bargain. There, in America, was my future as well as theirs. For it would take me only a few weeks to make enough money to send for the whole family." These were the optimistic words of M. E. Ravage, a sixteen-year old Romanian Jew who crossed the ocean in the early 1900s in search of a New World of wealth, fortune, and opportunity."
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