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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Main Author: Malaspina, Ann (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Chelsea House ©2010
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Summary: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
Item Description: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
Physical Description:1 online resource (146 pages) illustrations (some color), maps (some color)

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