The Immigrant Tide, Its Ebb and Flow

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The Immigrant Tide, Its Ebb and Flow

by Edward Alfred Steiner

EN·~7 hours

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Description

A vivid portrait unfolds of the great movement that has reshaped a nation, presented through a blend of hard data and human observation. The author likens the flow of people to a deep‑sea cable, a hidden link whose true value is felt only when its purpose is understood, drawing listeners in with striking metaphor and clear explanation.

Moving beyond mere numbers, the work dives into the lives of the diverse peoples who arrived—Slavs, Latins, Semitics—showing how each group carries its own customs, aspirations, and contradictions. From remote Carpathian villages where bread is still made without yeast to bustling urban quarters producing celebrated pastries, the narrative reveals how cultural nuances affect both newcomers and the society they join.

Listeners are invited to contemplate the complexities of immigration as an ever‑changing tide, gaining insight into the patterns, challenges, and opportunities that continue to shape the country today.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (455K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2014-07-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

EA

Edward Alfred Steiner

1866–1956

A former rabbi who reinvented himself in America, he wrote vividly about immigration, faith, and the social changes of the early twentieth century. His books blend personal experience with a warm, observant eye for the lives of newcomers.

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