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The Underground Railroad - Courage in the Time Of Slavery (Illustrated Edition) - Real Life Stories Escapes Bravery and Struggles - cover

The Underground Railroad - Courage in the Time Of Slavery (Illustrated Edition) - Real Life Stories Escapes Bravery and Struggles

Sarah Bradford, William Still, Laura S. Haviland

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

The Underground Railroad was a secret network of routes used by Southern slaves in escaping to the North. In their attempts they were often guided and helped by former fugitive slaves and abolitionist who were known as the conductors. Read about these incredible and unforgettable life journeys and the people who took these treacherous routes to freedom. This edition includes the narratives of Harriet Tubman and Laura S. Haviland, the female conductors, along with a meticulous record of the lucky few slaves who managed to cross-over to North and escape the clutches of the dreadful slavery.
Available since: 06/18/2020.
Print length: 1728 pages.

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