The Underground Railroad: A Movement That Changed America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781511569958)

The Untold Story - A fascinating broad critical overview - An accessible and enjoyable read One of America's most important movements, the Underground Railroad changed the course of our Nation's history. It was composed of people who risked their lives by defying the Fugitive Slave Law that maintained that slaves were essentially property. A compelling saga that had never fully been told, this book recounts the first interracial movement led by African Americans, heroic men and women who helped destroy slavery in our land and helped make the Union victory possible. With its lively style and highly accessible treatment, this work unfolds the drama of those remarkable people, and events.

Author: Evelyn Millstein
ISBN-10: 1511569956
ISBN-13: 9781511569958
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2015
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.75d