Since its opening in 1892, Ellis Island has become one of the most famous locations for immigration. Between 1892 and 1924, half of all immigrants came through Ellis Island. This book explains the history of the island and describes the role it played in immigration and the experiences that many immigrants encountered there. This story of the island and the immigrants is enriched with photographs and illustrations, many of them primary sources, as well as quotes from immigrants and those who worked on the island. Sources are not cited and the lack of an index or table of contents may limit its appeal to readers who are willing to read the whole book. A list of books for “further reading” is included.
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