The Underground Railroad Records : Narrating the Hardships, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Death Struggles of Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1984855050
ISBN-13
9781984855053
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Imprint
Modern Library Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 24th, 2019
Print length
304 Pages
Weight
284 grams
Dimensions
18.30 x 13.90 x 2.20 cms
Product Classification:
Sociology & anthropology
Ksh 2,500.00
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A riveting collection of the hardships, hairbreadth escapes, and mortal struggles of enslaved people seeking freedom: These are the true stories of the Underground Railroad.
Featuring a powerful introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates
As a conductor for the Underground Railroadthe covert resistance network created to aid and protect slaves seeking freedomWilliam Still helped as many as eight hundred people escape enslavement. He also meticulously collected the letters, biographical sketches, arrival memos, and ransom notes of the escapees. The Underground Railroad Records is an archive of primary documents that trace the narrative arc of the greatest, most successful campaign of civil disobedience in American history.
This edition highlights the remarkable creativity, resilience, and determination demonstrated by those trying to subvert bondage. It is a timeless testament to the power we all have to challenge systems that oppress us.
Featuring a powerful introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates
As a conductor for the Underground Railroadthe covert resistance network created to aid and protect slaves seeking freedomWilliam Still helped as many as eight hundred people escape enslavement. He also meticulously collected the letters, biographical sketches, arrival memos, and ransom notes of the escapees. The Underground Railroad Records is an archive of primary documents that trace the narrative arc of the greatest, most successful campaign of civil disobedience in American history.
This edition highlights the remarkable creativity, resilience, and determination demonstrated by those trying to subvert bondage. It is a timeless testament to the power we all have to challenge systems that oppress us.
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