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The Underground Railroad: Arcturus Classics

Autor William Still
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 apr 2017
In the long list of names who have suffered and died in the cause of freedom, not one, perhaps, could be found whose efforts to redeem a poor family of slaves were more Christlike than Seth Concklin's, whose noble and daring spirit has been so long completely shrouded in mystery. Except John Brown, it is a question, whether his rival could be found with respect to boldness, disinterestedness and willingness to be sacrificed for the deliverance of the oppressed.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781784287139
ISBN-10: 178428713X
Pagini: 400
Dimensiuni: 126 x 198 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.29 kg
Editura: Arcturus Publishing
Colecția Arcturus Classics
Seria Arcturus Classics


Notă biografică

William Still (1821-1902) was an abolitionist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known as the ¿father of the Underground Railroad,¿ Still gave hundreds of escaped slaves refuge. He was a historian, writer, civil rights activist, and businessman. Still also worked for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society as a clerk. In 1847, Still married Letitia George, and together they had four children, one of which went on to become a notable doctor. Still published his book The Underground Railroad in 1872, detailing the experiences he witnessed while serving as a conductor of the Underground Railroad.

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The Underground Railroad by William Still, a conductor for the Underground Railroad, is a compilation of letters, interviews, and other primary sources of Underground Railroad conductors, abolitionist, and fugitive slaves. It is an archive of primary documents that trace the narrative of the greatest, most successful campaign of civil disobedience in American history. This 3 volume book is powerful and highly educational.