Over There: Chronicles Of An English Engineer Gone West

By Lura M. Wilkins

Book Overview

""Over There: Chronicles Of An English Engineer Gone West"" is a memoir written by Lura M. Wilkins. The book is a collection of stories and experiences of her father, an English engineer who moved to the United States in the early 1900s. The book provides a glimpse into the life of an immigrant during a time when the world was changing rapidly. The stories are written in a conversational tone and are filled with humor, sadness, and nostalgia. The book covers a range of topics, such as the difficulties of immigration, the challenges of building a new life in a foreign country, and the impact of World War I. The author also includes historical information and photographs to provide context for the stories. ""Over There: Chronicles Of An English Engineer Gone West"" is a unique and engaging memoir that provides insight into the immigrant experience and the history of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432560336
• ISBN13: 9781432560331
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"