The Italians of Pennsylvania have been proudly celebrating their heritage since their arrival in this country with traditional festivals, including La Corsa dei Ceri in Jessup and Dunmore's procession in honor of St. Rocco. Using vintage and contemporary photographs, Italians of Northeastern Pennsylvaniashows how the Italian immigrants to this area, some of whom arrived with little more than the clothes on their back, became well-respected community leaders. Through hard work and dedication, they have made northeastern Pennsylvania into an area fiercely loyal to Italian traditions.
The Italians of Pennsylvania have been proudly celebrating their heritage since their arrival in this country with traditional festivals, including La Corsa dei Ceri in Jessup and Dunmore's procession in honor of St. Rocco. Using vintage and contemporary photographs, Italians of Northeastern Pennsylvaniashows how the Italian immigrants to this area, some of whom arrived with little more than the clothes on their back, became well-respected community leaders. Through hard work and dedication, they have made northeastern Pennsylvania into an area fiercely loyal to Italian traditions.
Italians of Northeastern Pennsylvania
128
Italians of Northeastern Pennsylvania
128
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780738536392 |
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| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing SC |
| Publication date: | 11/17/2004 |
| Series: | Images of America Series |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d) |