Maryland Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467148719)

Journey with the unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad. Maryland was the starting point of many freedom seekers. They embarked on the perilous journey from slavery to freedom in whatever way they could. John Thompson signed onto a whaling ship. James Watkins sailed to England and became a lecturer on slavery. Hester Norman fled, was caught, and was rescued by the Black community in her husband's Pennsylvania town. They used ruses, found allies and eluded slave catchers, but lived in constant fear until they obtained their freedom papers. In their adventures, these freedom seekers used initiative, determination, and courage. These qualities served them well as they achieved freedom. Jenny Masur tells their stories.

Author: Jenny Masur
ISBN-10: 1467148717
ISBN-13: 9781467148719
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2023
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.20w x 0.80d