Portuguese Spinner

An American Story : Stories of History, Culture, and Life from Portuguese Americans in Southeastern New England

• Author(s): Marsha McCabe, Joseph D. Thomas, Tracy A. Furtado, Jay Avila,
• Publisher: Spinner Pub.
• Pages: 287
• ISBN_10: 0932027385
  ISBN_13: 9780932027382
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / United States / State & Local / General , Social Science / Customs & Traditions , Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / European American Studies ,

Description:... Holds special interest for Portuguese Americans and people of Portuguese ancestry; students of Portuguese language and culture; readers interested in New England or American studies.

Personal stories...oral histories, literary contributions...plus journalism reports, sociological information, and folk tales provide a thorough and enjoyable look at the saga of Portuguese migration and culture in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island...where the largest Portuguese population in America resides. Hundreds of photographs portray the magnificent beauty of the Portuguese islands and mainland and take us into the many corners of American life where Luso Americans have left their mark. Together, the words and images of Portuguese Spinner create a beautiful tribute.