The Underground Railroad: the journey to freedom

When the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 was passed by Congress, the flight to freedom for runaway slaves became even more dangerous. But the Underground Railroad, a secret and loosely organized network of people and safe houses that led slaves to freedom, only grew stronger. This title shows how this se...

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1. Verfasser: Malaspina, Ann (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York Chelsea House ©2010
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Zusammenfassung:When the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 was passed by Congress, the flight to freedom for runaway slaves became even more dangerous. But the Underground Railroad, a secret and loosely organized network of people and safe houses that led slaves to freedom, only grew stronger. This title shows how this secret system worked in the days
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Escaping the lion's den -- Liberty to all -- House on fire -- Journey of mercy -- A law of right -- The mighty Ohio -- War -- A slave named Hadizatou
Beschreibung:1 online resource (146 pages) illustrations (some color), maps (some color)

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