The Underground Railroad : a primary source history of the journey to freedom
by Wolny, Philip.
Print Book 2004 |
Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy |
Summary
The Underground Railroad was a secretive and illegal organization that helped American slaves escape to freedom in the northern United States and Canada. This important book provides an in-depth study of the events and key figures behind the Railroad's formation and operation. This gripping historical narrative is told mainly through contemporary primary sources. Taken together, they relate in fascinating detail one of the darkest, yet most inspiring chapters in American history.
Contents
Laying the tracksPaths to freedom
The freedom train gains steam
A gathering storm
Free at last!
Timeline
Glossary.
Additional Information
Series | Primary sources in American history. |
Subjects |
Underground Railroad
-- Juvenile literature.
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature. Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources -- Juvenile literature. Fugitive slaves -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature. Fugitive slaves -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources -- Juvenile literature. Underground Railroad. Antislavery movements. Fugitive slaves. |
Publisher | New York :Rosen Pub. Group,2004 |
Edition | 1st ed. |
Language |
English |
Description |
64 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. |
ISBN | 082394008X (library binding) |
Other | Classic View |