Abstract: A 6 page overview of this novel concerning a late nineteenth century Jewish immigrant to the U.S. The protagonist is inspired to move to the U.S. by the hard circumstances of his childhood and the growing anti-Semitic sentiments in Russia. When he arrives he has four cents in his pocket but successfully assimilates and amasses a large fortune in the garment industry. No additional sources are listed.

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Subcatagory: U.S. History (19th Century)

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