We Lived There, Too

by Kenneth Libo and Irving Howe

Book Overview

We lived There Too is a vivid portrayal of the Jewish immigrants who went west to forge new and vibrant communities in every corner of the American Wilderness. Constructed out of a rich treasury of many hitherto unpublished dairies, memories and letters, together with contemporary newspaper articles, photographs and drawings, this real life saga is filled with dramatic reminiscences that display the humor and humanity of the Jewish tradition. We Lived...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312858671
• ISBN13: 9780312858674
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 347 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Westward Oy: Pioneer Jews in the American West

We Lived There Too brings to life a little known aspect of Jewish American history in a lively and informative way. It is a pleasure to read. The pictures are remarkable and the first person accounts unforgetable. This book is a must buy.