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The Promised Land
The Promised Land
The Promised Land
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This is an autobiography written in 1912. The author was born in Russia, in the small Jewish village of Polotzk, and moved when still a small child to the New World of America. Mary learns to adjust to a new culture, language, and way of life. It is a powerful story of resilience and determination, as Mary strives to build a better life for herself and her family. The Promised Land is an inspiring and timeless tale of the immigrant experience.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherGood Press
Release dateDec 24, 2019
ISBN4064066121877
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Mary Antin

Mary Antin (1881-1949) was a writer and activist whose work reflected the American immigrant experience. Born in the Russian Empire but raised in the U.S., Antin was a bright child whose exceptional writing quickly impressed her teachers. In 1899, she published her first book, From Plotzk to Boston, which was an early detailing of her emigration story. She was then encouraged to write an autobiography, which became The Promised Land, her most popular and acclaimed work.

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