
audiobook
by Mary Antin
THEY WHO KNOCK AT OUR GATES
In this richly illustrated early‑twentieth‑century work, the author tackles the enduring question of immigration with a clear, methodical lens. Opening with three guiding questions—whether we have the right to regulate newcomers, what the current flow looks like, and whether immigration ultimately benefits the nation—the text blends moral philosophy, statistical observation, and personal reflection. The writer frames the debate against the backdrop of America’s founding ideals, treating the Declaration of Independence as a moral compass for contemporary policy.
Through vivid illustrations—from the bustling streets of the East Side to the modest workshops of new arrivals—the author humanizes the statistics, showing both the hardships and the aspirations of those seeking a new life. He weighs expert opinions, acknowledges their contradictions, and urges readers to form their own judgments about the social and economic impacts of immigration. Listeners are invited to engage with a nuanced portrait of a nation at a crossroads, reflecting on how the principles that birthed America might guide its future choices.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2012-08-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1949
Best known for the landmark autobiography The Promised Land, this Russian Jewish immigrant turned her own journey to America into one of the early 20th century’s most widely read stories of arrival, ambition, and belonging.
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