Underground Railroad: A Captivating Guide to the Routes, Places, and People that Helped Free African Americans During the Nineteenth Century and the Life of Harriet Tubman

by Captivating History

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman, then keep reading... Free History BONUS Inside! Two captivating manuscripts in one The Underground A Captivating Guide to the Network of Routes, Places, and People in the United States That Helped Free African Americans during the Nineteenth CenturyHarriet A Captivating Guide to an American Abolitionist Who Became the Most Famous Conductor of the Underground RailroadThe Underground Railroad wasn’t underground. Nor was it a railroad. It was, however, an awe-inspiring piece of history, and one that speaks of hope even today. Two hundred years ago, slavery had the Southern United States firmly in its evil grip. Around four million African Americans languished in the most appalling of living conditions, their lives controlled by people who saw them as objects. They were starved, whipped, and put to work despite being pregnant, sick, or so young that they could barely walk. They were despised, downtrodden, and degraded in every way. They longed for freedom, yet to reach the free land of Canada, they would have to cross thousands of miles filled with the threat of slave catchers, men who had made it their business to snatch desperate people who were on the very brink of liberty. It was a hopeless time, but it was also a time of heroes. The only hope that these enslaved people had of escaping their brutal fates was the Underground Railroad. This fabled network of people and places delivered tens of thousands of escaped slaves all the way across the northern United States and into Canada. And while many of the people who made these escapes possible have melted away into history as faceless heroes, we know the names and stories of many. Their stories are some of the most inspiring that we will ever hear. Here are just some of the topics covered in part 1 of this Slavery through the AgesAbolition around the WorldAbolition in the United StatesThe Father of the Underground RailroadThe Moses of Her PeopleMore Heroes of the Underground RailroadAnd much, much more!Here are just some of the topics covered in part 2 of this Never AgainHarriet’s Vision Begins to Take ShapeHarriet Makes a Break for FreedomFirst Forays on the Underground RailroadGeneral Tubman Takes ChargeHarriet on the Front LinesWith the Help of Her Family and FriendsPreparing a Place for Harriet TubmanAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Genres: History

204 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 4, 2021

Reviews

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD --
Surprisingly, even though I knew quite a bit about the Underground Railroad, Captivating History shared more. They start by reminding the reader that slavery is an ages-old concept. The Romans were particularly good about bringing home slaves to tend their houses and farms. But man's taste for enslaving others took a different turn when slavers started capturing village Africans and transporting them worldwide.

At that point, it was no longer enslaving combatants who had lost the fight or capturing prisoners of war. Slave ships depopulated many parts of Africa in their zeal to sell other human beings. The Age of Enlightenment (in the 1600s - 1700s) made people rethink their beliefs about enslaving other human beings. This book takes a deeper look at the famous, infamous, and unheralded heroes of that time and place. A unique group of people across different lands fought the good fight as abolitionists. Amongst the groups cited are certain British, the Quakers of Britain and America, freedmen, and even slaves. This is truly a captivating story.

HARRIET TUBMAN --
Harriet Tubman is probably the most famous of the midnight travelers who helped others escape slavery. Harriet Tubman nursed Civil War casualties and also served as an effective spy for the Union army. Fortunately, Harriet lived long enough to receive accolades for her many years of service to America. She died at 91-years-of-age, in a home for African Americans that she helped create.

It is amazing that as many as 100,000 escaped slavery through the efforts of all who were part of the Underground Railroad. Take a look at Harriet Tubman's steely gaze; she never lost a slave in transport. She had a gun and was ready to use it against a slaver or someone she was trying to help, who lost his/her grit. She was an amazing person and Captivating History tells her story very well.

[Thomas R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extrodinary

Its a story that needed to be told for everyone. Many African Americans probably didn't know about her contributions to history. She's an American

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was so much I didn’t know.

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the information is interesting, this book could have benefitted from a proofreader and editor. The information seems to have been taken from websites on the Internet.

[Vanessa Landingham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you

I really love this book keep up the great job.
I learn more then what I knew and made me think hard and long we have great people!!!