Imported Americans The Story of the Experiences of a Disguised American and His Wife Studying the Immigration Question

"Imported Americans" by Broughton Brandenburg is a narrative exploring early 20th-century immigration to America through the eyes of an American man and his wife, who investigate the experiences of Italian immigrants; the author, motivated by the growing immigration debate and firsthand observations of weary newcomers, decides to examine the immigrant experience, and together they embark on a journey to understand the reality and difficulties faced by these immigrants as they try to adjust to life in America. Beginning with observations at Grand Central Station, where new Italian arrivals face suspicion, the two immerse themselves in New York City's Italian community, learning the language and living among them, aiming to capture a portrayal of immigrant life often ignored, while illustrating challenges of adaptation.