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The Underground Railroad Records

Narrating the Hardships, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Death Struggles of Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom

Narrating the Hardships, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Death Struggles of Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom

Narrating the Hardships, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Death Struggles of Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom

By William Still
Introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Edited by Quincy T. Mills

By William Still
Introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Edited by Quincy T. Mills

By William Still
Introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Edited by Quincy T. Mills

By William Still
Introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Edited by Quincy T. Mills

By William Still
Read by Kevin R. Free, JD Jackson, Sullivan Jones, Heather Alicia Simms and Bahni Turpin
Introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Edited by Quincy T. Mills

By William Still
Read by Kevin R. Free, JD Jackson, Sullivan Jones, Heather Alicia Simms and Bahni Turpin
Introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Edited by Quincy T. Mills

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    About The Underground Railroad Records

    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 Railroad—the covert resistance network created to aid and protect slaves seeking freedom—William 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.

    About The Underground Railroad Records

    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 Railroad—the covert resistance network created to aid and protect slaves seeking freedom—William 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.

    About The Underground Railroad Records

    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 Railroad—the covert resistance network created to aid and protect slaves seeking freedom—William 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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    Product Details

    Category: Civil War Period | Nonfiction Classics

    Paperback | $18.00
    Published by Modern Library
    Sep 24, 2019 | 384 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9781984855053

    Category: Civil War Period | Nonfiction Classics

    Ebook | $13.99
    Published by Modern Library
    Sep 24, 2019 | 384 Pages | ISBN 9781984856081

    Category: Civil War Period | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $22.50
    Published by Random House Audio
    Feb 18, 2020 | 845 Minutes | ISBN 9780593290248
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