Description: Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois by Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois, produced through the Greek Womens University Club, chronicles the struggles and triumphs, the pathos and joy of five women who emigrated to the United States from 1885 to 1923: Georgia Bitzis Pooley, Presbytera Stella Christoulakis Petrakis, Theano Papazoglou Margaris, Venette Tomaras Askounes Ashford, and Senator Adeline J. Geo-Karis. With over 125 historic photos and documents which span the years 1885 to 2000, this book showcases the life stories of immigrant pioneer women, their families, friends, and the emerging Greek-American community of Illinois. Greek women pioneers faced a difficult life when they arrived in the xenetia ("strange land") from the rural farms of Greece. They did not speak English, and were bewildered by crowded Chicago and the alien culture. Yet these brave, spirited women triumphed over adversity and embraced their adopted country to become exemplary citizens. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois, produced through the Greek Womens University Club, chronicles the struggles and triumphs, the pathos and joy of five women who emigrated to the United States from 1885 to 1923: Georgia Bitzis Pooley, Presbytera Stella Christoulakis Petrakis, Theano Papazoglou Margaris, Venette Tomaras Askounes Ashford, and Senator Adeline J. Geo-Karis. With over 125 historic photos and documents which span the years 1885 to 2000, this book showcases the life stories of immigrant pioneer women, their families, friends, and the emerging Greek-American community of Illinois. Greek women pioneers faced a difficult life when they arrived in the xenetia ("strange land") from the rural farms of Greece. They did not speak English, and were bewildered by crowded Chicago and the alien culture. Yet these brave, spirited women triumphed over adversity and embraced their adopted country to become exemplary citizens. Details ISBN1531605087 Pages 130 Publisher Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Language English ISBN-10 1531605087 ISBN-13 9781531605087 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-11-27 Imprint Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Subtitle The Stories of Georgia Bitzis Pooley, Presbytera Stella Christoulakis Petrakis, Theano Papzoglou Margaris, B Country of Publication United States Edited by Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Short Title Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois UK Release Date 2000-11-27 Author Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133297648;
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ISBN-13: 9781531605087
Book Title: Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois
Item Height: 244 mm
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Author: Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos
Publication Name: Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois: The Stories of Georgia Bitzis Pooley, Presbytera Stella Christoulakis Petrakis, Theano Papzoglou Margaris, B
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Subject: History
Publication Year: 2000
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 413 g
Number of Pages: 130 Pages
