The Underground Railroad: A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &C., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggl

The Underground Railroad: A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &C., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggl
ISBN-10
1849029628
ISBN-13
9781849029629
Series
The Underground Railroad
Category
Social Science
Pages
802
Language
English
Published
2009-09
Publisher
Benediction Books
Author
William Still

Description

From a "conductor" who assisted runaway slaves in their flight to freedom, here is a collection of letters, newspaper articles, and firsthand accounts about refugees' narrow escapes and deadly struggles. Over 50 illustrations.

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