The Golden Door: The Story of American Immigration
Thomas J. Fleming
📚 Genre
History - American History, Immigration Studies
🏢 Publisher
A W.W. Norton Book published by Grosset & Dunlap, Inc.
📅 Publication Year
1970
🔢 ISBN
0448132049
About This Book
The book provides a narrative history of immigration to the United States, covering various waves of arrivals, the settlement patterns of different ethnic groups, and the legislative history governing American borders. It explores the themes of cultural identity, the 'melting pot' metaphor, and the challenges faced by newcomers.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
256
Edition
Reprint/Library Edition (Hardcover)
Series
Not part of a series
Target Audience
General Audience/Young Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Fair/Poor. This is an 'ex-library' copy with significant defacement: stamped 'DISCARDED' by Hutchinson Public Library, multiple handwritten ink and pencil notations (Dewey Decimal numbers, acquisition numbers, and subject tags), and underlining.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Rarity
Common. This specific edition with library markings is very common in the secondary market and has low collector demand due to the heavy stamps and handwriting.
Historical Significance
Thomas J. Fleming was a prolific and well-regarded American historian and novelist. While this specific title is a general overview, it represents the mid-20th-century historiography of immigration that emphasized the assimilation and contributions of various ethnic groups to the American identity.
Collector Notes
The primary detraction for this copy is its status as an 'ex-library' book. Collectors typically seek copies without property stamps, discard marks, or card pockets. Presence of the original dust jacket would significantly influence the value of a clean copy, but for an ex-library copy, the value remains low regardless. To preserve, keep in a dry environment to prevent further yellowing of the paper which is typical for Grosset & Dunlap editions of this era.
Similar Books
The Uprooted by Oscar Handlin; Coming to America by Roger Daniels; The American People by Gary B. Nash
Notable Features
Ex-library markings; W.W. Norton/Grosset & Dunlap co-branded title page.