From Plotzk to Boston by Mary Antin

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Author Antin, Mary, 1881-1949
Commentator Zangwill, Israel, 1864-1926
Title From Plotzk to Boston
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Summary "From Plotzk to Boston" by Mary Antin is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This autobiographical account narrates the author's journey as a Jewish immigrant from the small town of Plotzk in Poland to Boston, Massachusetts, capturing the experience of emigration during a significant wave of Jewish migration to America seeking freedom and better opportunities. The book details the emotional and physical challenges Mary and her family face throughout their journey. Starting from the tearful goodbye at the train station in Plotzk, the narrative unfolds as they navigate through various towns and encounter roadblocks, from bureaucratic hurdles at border crossings to the harsh realities of quarantine in Germany. Throughout these trials, Antin vividly portrays the struggles of maintaining hope and resilience amid uncertainty. Ultimately, the memoir crescendos into the family’s arrival in Boston, where they embrace the long-sought freedom and new beginnings, portraying both the pains and triumphs of the immigrant experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject Antin, Mary, 1881-1949
Subject Jews -- United States -- Biography
Subject Immigrants -- United States -- Biography
Subject Jews -- Poland -- Plock -- Biography
Subject United States -- Ethnic relations
Category Text
EBook-No. 20638
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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