This classic, previously unpublished work details the story of a small and determined group of Italian immigrants, mostly from Sicily, who settled in the central New York State village of Canastota in the early 1900's. Combining local historical research, statistical analysis and oral history recollections, "The Italian Farmers of Canastota" provides a superb case study of the American immigrant experience. Originally researched and written in the late 1930's, this book includes photos, maps, charts and a new Introduction that gives a broader historical context to this work and brings up to date the story of these immigrants and their descendants.