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The Underground Railroad de William Still

The Underground Railroad

Autor William Still
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 sep 2009
A "conductor" based in Philadelphia, Still (1821-1902) 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."
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781849029629
ISBN-10: 1849029628
Pagini: 802
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 43 mm
Greutate: 1.19 kg
Editura: BENEDICTION BOOKS

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.