Description: An American Journey: Our Italian Heritage - The Story of Immigrants and Their Descendants, 1998 This book is one of a thematic group of books I am listing focused History. From one of the first few pages of the book “Canastota began its modern history in 1810 when founder Captain Reuben Perkins purchased land from the State of New York. This land was originally part of Oneida Indian Territory and it has been reported that Captain Perkinds paid the Oneidas over $2000.00 for four buildings located on the property. As we know, Canastota’s Main Street is not the main street. With the building of the Erie Canal, Canastota began to grow eastward, thus began the settlement of Peterboro Street as “the main street.”” The coming of the Erie Canal and the railroad as well as the Industrial Revolution all had an effect on the development and growth of Canastota and area. The industrial revolution meant the invention and development of machinery capable of draining the fertile wetlands north of the village thus making the land attractive as “muck farms.” Although locals originally farmed the mucklands it did not take long for the newest immigrants, the Italians, to discover that rich farmland. The Italian immigrants were a hard-working addition to the community. They were willing to work long hours at low pay for the chance to some day own their own homes and land. Along with farming, they worked on the railroad and in construction. They were responsible for laying the bricks to form Peterborro and Main Streets. They built cinder blocks and then erected buildings such as the old Methodist Church, now known as “Greystone.” As they became part of the community many went into the service industry, first operating boarding houses for other immigrants and then operating grocery stores, restaurants, taverns and other retail businesses. This large soft cover book (8 ½ x 11 inches, 232 pages) was published by Canastota Publishing Co., Inc. of Canastota, NY, dated 1998. The book is bound in cardboard printed with a farmland painting and white titles. The book is full of b&w photographs and illustrations. Condition: This book is in very good condition. The covers are in nice shape with some small spots/ stains on the back cover and some wear along the edges. Inside the title page has a prior owner's name, date, and a note about his family name on page 26 written in pen. Otherwise, the pages are unmarked and clean and bright, from cover to cover. Both hinges are fully intact and the binding is tight and sound. This book is not ex-library or a remainder. Shipping: This book will be very carefully packed, with bubble wrap and solid cardboard protection and promptly mailed upon payment. Please note that I do not charge for packing and handling; all you pay is the postage. Media mail postage for this book will be only $3.27. Within the US for domestic mailings, combined shipping for multiple purchases is gladly offered. Please see my other vintage and collectible books on offer including some about history. Please don’t hesitate to send in any questions; I will monitor closely and respond promptly. Thanks and enjoy.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Clinton, New York
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Shipping Cost: 3.27 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1998
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Italian Heritage
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Region: Italy
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Canastota Publishing Co.
Place of Publication: Canastota, NY
