Bound for Canaan : the Underground Railroad and the war for the soul of America / Fergus M. Bordewich.
By: Bordewich, Fergus M.
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BookPublisher: New York : Amistad, c2005Edition: 1st ed.Description: xv, 540 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0060524308 (acidfree paper).Subject(s): Underground railroad | Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century | Fugitive slaves -- United States -- History -- 19th century | Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century | Underground railroad | Antislavery movements -- History | Fugitive slaves -- United States -- History | Abolitionists -- United States -- HistoryDDC classification: 973.7/115 Summary: Presents a comprehensive study of the Underground Railroad and those who were instrumental in helping thousands of runaway slaves to freedom and profiles key figures including Levi Coffin, Harriett Tubman, Thomas Garrett, William Still, and many others.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 503-519) and index.
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Presents a comprehensive study of the Underground Railroad and those who were instrumental in helping thousands of runaway slaves to freedom and profiles key figures including Levi Coffin, Harriett Tubman, Thomas Garrett, William Still, and many others.
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