Footprints of Polonia
Polish Historical Sites Across North America
<li><b>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</b></li> <li>The only guide of its kind, <b>includes over 200 entries spanning 46 U.S. states, 8 Canadian provinces, and parts of Mexico and the Caribbean</b></li> <li>Commissioned by <b>The Polish American Historical Association (PAHA)</b>, which will promote the book aggressively through their scholarly/academic networks as well as through personal connections with Polish organizations across the U.S.</li> <li>PAHA has over 600 individual members, all involved in local communities with Polish parish organizations, local cultural organizations and Polish Saturday schools.</li> <li>Hippocrene will also market directly to our extensive Polish-interest list and via Polish publications, radio programs and festivals</li> <li>There are an estimated <b>10.5 million Americans of Polish descent (about 3% of Americans)</b>, with key populations in Chicago; NYC metro area; Linden, NJ; Milwaukee; and Detroit</li> <li><b>Over 1 million Canadians of Polish descent</b>, with key populations in Ontario (Toronto, Mississagua, and Hamilton) </li> <li>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</li>