Annie Moore:First In Line For America: 1st in Line for America

Eithne Loughrey

ISBN 10: 1856352455 / ISBN 13: 9781856352451

Published by The Mercier Press, Ireland, Cork, 1999

full of the atmosphere of the time.a very engaging read Mary Arrigan, Sunday Tribune A fictionalised account of the true story of the young Irish girl who was the first immigrant to land on Ellis Island, New York. Cork-born Annie Moore was the very first immigrant of any nationality to land at the now historic handling station at Ellis Island, New York, on the day it opened in 1892. This first book in the trilogy tells of Annie's new life in New York: her family, their cramped apartment and her working life. Annie's initial disappointment at her New York life soon disappears as she has a series of adventures. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR004247130

Synopsis:

full of the atmosphere of the time...a very engaging readMary Arrigan, Sunday TribuneIts 1892 and Annie has arrived on her fifteenth birthday in the strange and exciting city of New York, and a whole new world is about to unfold for her. Three years earlier her parents had sailed from Cork to make a new life in New York, leaving Annie and her two brothers in the care of their aunt and uncle until such time as they could afford to send their fare. Life in New York is a far cry from Cork, as Annie soon realises. She is shocked to find her family living in a cramped tenement apartment and, instead of continuing her education, Annie has to go out and earn a living straight away. But it isnt long before she finds her feet, and by her second winter in New York, she has had a wealth of adventures, made new friends, and has a new job to look forward to, along with the prospect of romanceCork-born Annie Moore was the very first immigrant of any nationality to land at the now historic handling station at Ellis Island, New York, on the day it opened in 1892. Because Annie is the kind of girl who makes the most of whatever life throws at her, her story is lively and engaging, full of warmth and fun. It will strike a chord with anyone yearning to breathe free

Product Description: Annie Moore: First in Line for America Cork girl Annie Moore emigrated to the USA from Queenstown in December 1891. Sculptures of her now stand outside the Cobh Heritage Centre in County Cork and in the Ellis Island Museum in New York, because she was the first emigrant of any nationality to pass through the new immigrant station at Ellis Island on 1 January 1892. After this auspicious start, Annie and her brothers were reunited with t... Full description

Bibliographic Details

Title: Annie Moore:First In Line For America: 1st ...
Publisher: The Mercier Press, Ireland, Cork
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair