Footprints of Polonia

This travel guide explores Polish immigrant experience through sites across North America and will appeal to anyone interested in the unique stories and history of the Polish diaspora The only guide of its kind, includes over 200 entries spanning 46 U.S. states,  8 Canadian provinces, and parts of Mexico and the Caribbean Commissioned by The Polish American Historical Association (PAHA), which will promote the book aggressively through their scholarly/academic networks as well as through personal connections with Polish organizations across the U.S. PAHA has over 600 individual members, all involved in local communities with Polish parish organizations, local cultural organizations and Polish Saturday schools. Hippocrene will also market directly to our extensive Polish-interest list and via Polish publications, radio programs and festivals There are an estimated 10.5 million Americans of Polish descent (about 3% of Americans), with key populations in Chicago; NYC metro area; Linden, NJ; Milwaukee; and Detroit Over 1 million Canadians of Polish descent, with key populations in Ontario (Toronto, Mississagua, and Hamilton)  Over 800,000 Britons of Polish descent, and Polish is the second most spoken language of England. Key populations are in West London + outer boroughs, Birmingham, Southampton and Slough