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Underground Railroad: Authentic Narratives and First-Hand Accounts

Name: Underground Railroad: Authentic Narratives and First-Hand Accounts
Author: William Still
ISBN: 9780486455532

by William Still, Ian Frederick Finseth

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Overview

A "conductor" based in Philadelphia, Still (18211902) helped guide fugitive slaves to safety in the years before the Civil War. He also created this unforgettable history, a collection of carefully preserved letters, newspaper articles, and firsthand accounts about refugees' hardships, narrow escapes, and deadly struggles. Over 50 illustrations. "Highly recommended."— Midwest Book Review.

Synopsis

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.