The Little Immigrant by Eva Stern

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Author Stern, Eva
Title The Little Immigrant
Credits Thanks to Robert Stern, great-grandson of the author, for donating this eBook
Summary "The Little Immigrant" by Eva Stern is a semi-autobiographical story likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a historical account, detailing the journey of a young immigrant girl from her home in Europe to the United States, as she navigates the challenges of adapting to a new culture and life in America during the mid-19th century. The narrative focuses on themes of family, identity, and the immigrant experience. The story follows Renestine Jewel, who is forced to leave her mother and home in Europe to join her sister in America. Overcoming her initial reluctance, she travels by ship and eventually arrives in Galveston, Texas, where she begins to explore her new surroundings with fellow travelers. As she adjusts to her life in a foreign land, she flourishes, embracing opportunities such as education and social events, eventually capturing the attention of a young man, Jaffray Starr. Their friendship deepens into love, and they marry, embarking on a life filled with trials and triumphs, including navigating the complexities of post-Civil War America, adapting to motherhood, and facing societal changes. The narrative encapsulates her growth from a hesitant immigrant girl into a resilient and accomplished woman, celebrating her enduring spirit and the bonds of family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject United States -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Immigrants -- United States -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7090
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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