A Stake in the Land by Peter A. Speek
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"A Stake in the Land" by Peter A. Speek is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The book examines the challenges and processes involved in the Americanization of immigrant settlers, particularly in relation to land acquisition and colonization. It focuses on the experiences of various immigrant groups and emphasizes the critical role that land ownership plays in establishing a sense of belonging and integration into American society. The opening
of the book outlines the need for a coherent land policy to support immigrants seeking to settle in the United States. Speek argues that many immigrants, despite their agricultural backgrounds, often end up in urban labor due to a lack of accessible land and inadequate guidance on securing it. He highlights the emotional and practical significance of home ownership and its deep ties to American identity. The beginning portion sets the stage for discussions about regulatory needs and the exploitation immigrants face in the land market, ultimately advocating for better support systems to facilitate successful land settlement and integration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Speek, Peter A. (Peter Alexander), 1873- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21005865 |
| Title | A Stake in the Land |
| Credits |
Produced by Tom Roch, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| LoC Class | JV: Political science: Colonies and colonization, International migration |
| Subject | Land tenure -- United States |
| Subject | Agricultural colonies -- United States |
| Subject | Immigrants -- United States |
| Subject | Rural schools -- United States |
| Subject | Americanization |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30529 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30529-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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