Project Gutenberg 2023-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 169 Husband, Joseph 1885 1938 Neilson, William Allan 1869 1946 Neilson, W. A. (William Allan) 20010511 Americans by adoption : $b Brief biographies of great citizens born in foreign lands $aUnited States :$bThe Atlantic Monthly Press, $c1920. Stephen Girard -- John Ericsson -- Louis Agassiz -- Carl Schurz -- Theodore Thomas -- Andrew Carnegie -- James J. Hill -- Augustus Saint-Gaudens -- Jacob A. Riis. Bob Taylor, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Americans by Adoption" by Joseph Husband is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book presents brief biographies of influential individuals who were born in foreign lands but became significant figures in American society, exploring themes of immigration, identity, and the opportunities that America afforded to those who chose to settle there. The first portion of the book introduces characters such as Stephen Girard, showcasing their journeys and contributions to their adopted homeland. At the start of "Americans by Adoption," the introduction reflects on the motivations of those who immigrated to the United States, emphasizing not just their desire for wealth or power, but their aspiration to be recognized for their worth and to contribute significantly to society. The opening focuses on Stephen Girard, a French immigrant who began his life in Bordeaux before eventually settling in Philadelphia, where he established himself as a prominent merchant. The narrative highlights his challenges, including financial hardships and the impact of historical events, such as the American Revolution. Girard's story serves as a lens through which readers can understand the broader themes of opportunity, resilience, and the immigrant experience in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20220602141452husband 1920 US Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Biography E151 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 294498 2025-09-28T04:28:18.345138 text/html 293187 2023-04-01T14:24:28 text/html 1120483 2025-09-28T04:28:23.465114 application/epub+zip 1118047 2025-09-28T04:28:19.596111 application/epub+zip 338151 2025-09-28T04:28:18.877188 application/epub+zip 1867199 2025-09-28T04:28:26.513087 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1841477 2025-09-28T04:28:22.850136 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266692 2025-09-28T04:28:17.906178 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 266450 2023-04-01T14:24:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18628 2025-09-28T04:28:26.803084 application/rdf+xml 23034 2025-09-28T04:28:19.079143 image/jpeg 2879 2025-09-28T04:28:18.977104 image/jpeg 100440 2023-04-01T14:24:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 1461803 2023-04-01T14:24:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 1501939 2025-09-28T04:28:18.400129 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia