The Underground Railroad: From Slavery To Freedom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432664824)

The Underground Railroad: From Slavery To Freedom is a historical non-fiction book written by Wilbur H. Siebert. The book is a comprehensive account of the Underground Railroad, which was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to freedom in the 19th century. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the origins, operation, and impact of the Underground Railroad on American society. He details the various routes, methods, and key figures involved in the movement, including Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. The book also explores the challenges faced by the escaped slaves, including the danger of being caught and returned to slavery. The author draws on primary sources, including interviews with former slaves, to provide a vivid and compelling account of this important chapter in American history. The Underground Railroad: From Slavery To Freedom is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, abolitionism, and the fight for civil rights in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Wilbur H. Siebert
ISBN-10: 1432664824
ISBN-13: 9781432664824
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 546
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.22d