Crossing the Atlantic

Compose a series of letters written by an immigrant traveling from Europe to America in the 1800s.

This prompt provides the opportunity to delve into historical fiction and immigrant narratives. Use well-researched and accurate historical details to make your letters vibrant and personal. What hopes, dreams, and fears might they have? How might they describe the journey, the sea, the ship, and the people they meet? How do their emotions and perspectives change as they move closer to America?

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