Perl, Lila

A guide for tracing one's ancestors via various means. An appendix describes how to use a number of available government resources.

Describes the experience of Chinese immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth century, their work on the transcontinental railroad, and also discusses the Chinese Exclusion Act, which barred Chinese workers from entering this country.

Examines the diet of nineteenth-century pioneers and the culinary innovations brought about by the hard life in the Western territories.

Presents historical anecdotes from each of the fifty states, including women and ethnic minorities.

"Presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to the event known as the Holocaust"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the diets and culinary innovations of the American colonists and gives thirteen colonial recipes, including succotash, snickerdoodles, and spoon bread.