An Emigrant’s Narrative

An Emigrant’s Narrative

William Smith

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120148667
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An Emigrant�������s Narrative: Or A Voice From The Steerage (1850) is a memoir written by William Smith, an emigrant who traveled from England to the United States in the mid-19th century. The book provides a first-hand account of the hardships and challenges faced by emigrants during this time period. Smith describes the cramped and unsanitary conditions in the steerage section of the ship, where he and other emigrants were forced to live during the long journey across the Atlantic. He also discusses the difficulties of finding work and establishing a new life in America, as well as the discrimination and prejudice he experienced as a British immigrant. Throughout the book, Smith reflects on his experiences and offers insights into the social and economic conditions that led so many people to leave their homes and families in search of a better life in America. An Emigrant�������s Narrative is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by early immigrants to the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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