Underground Railroad in Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia
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Detailed maps trace the routes runaway slaves followed Explores the impact of geography, transportation, free blacks, and members of religious congregations on the Underground Railroad Information on modern roads and landmarks allows readers to retrace escape paths
In a companion volume to his highly regarded Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania (0-8117-1629-5), William J. Switala focuses on the escaped-slave network in the eastern border states of Delaware and Maryland, as well as the region that became West Virginia in 1863. Using fresh and extensive research, Switala fills a glaring void in the historical record of this important topic. Full of vivid anecdotes and lucid reconstructions, this book brings the Underground Railroad to life for the modern reader
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:081173143X
ISBN13:9780811731430
Release Date:June 2004
Publisher:Stackpole Books
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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19th Century Abolition African-American Studies Civil War Food, Lodging & Transportation History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Social Sciences Railroad Travel Slavery & Emancipation Social Science Social Sciences South South Atlantic Specific Demographics State & Local WorldCustomer Reviews
1 rating
Good Background info
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Just getting started in a local UGR coalition and this is great background. Easy to assimilate but clear, consise information.
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