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History of the Underground Railroad
Reprint of a significant primary source on the Underground RailroadColorful information and anecdotes from the participants
Originally published in 1883 and long out of print, this remarkable volume examines the Underground Railroad as it operated in southeastern Pennsylvania. Based on interviews with those directly involved in the escaped slave network, it tells the stories of freedom seekers, those who helped them, and the places they hid. A new introduction by Christopher Densmore places the book in its historical context and assesses the work in light of more recent scholarship.
Originally published in 1883 and long out of print, this remarkable volume examines the Underground Railroad as it operated in southeastern Pennsylvania. Based on interviews with those directly involved in the escaped slave network, it tells the stories of freedom seekers, those who helped them, and the places they hid. A new introduction by Christopher Densmore places the book in its historical context and assesses the work in light of more recent scholarship.
480 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1968
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April 11, 2011
One of my ancestors is in here! The writing of the book isn't exactly rivetting, but it's really cool that it exists. These people deserve to be remembered for their courage and conviction. We could learn a thing or two (or seven) from them.
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