The Hebrews In America: A Series Of Historical And Biographical Sketches

by Isaac Markens

Book Overview

""The Hebrews In America: A Series Of Historical And Biographical Sketches"" by Isaac Markens is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the history of Jewish people in America. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of Jewish immigration to America, starting from the early colonial period and ending with the late 19th century.The author provides a wealth of information about the challenges and struggles that Jewish immigrants faced as they tried to establish themselves in a new country. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent Jewish figures in American history, such as Haym Salomon, who played a significant role in financing the American Revolution.In addition to the historical and biographical content, the book also explores the cultural and religious traditions of Jewish people in America. The author discusses the establishment of synagogues, the development of Jewish education, and the role of Jewish women in American society.Overall, ""The Hebrews In America"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Jewish immigration to the United States. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Jewish immigrants and their contributions to American society.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: 116328789X
• ISBN13: 9781163287897
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"