The Underground Railroad from Slavery to Freedom: A comprehensive history
"The Underground Railroad from Slavery to Freedom: A Comprehensive History" by Wilbur H. Siebert is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the operations, individuals involved, and overall significance of the Underground Railroad, which helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom in the Northern states and Canada. The central theme revolves around the moral and logistical complexities of aiding fugitives in a society structured around slavery. The opening
of this comprehensive history introduces the challenges historians face in documenting the Underground Railroad. It highlights the secretive nature of the movement and the limited existing records, relying heavily on the testimonies of individuals who participated in underground operations. The introduction emphasizes the moral stakes involved, noting how many Northern abolitionists defied the laws of slavery to assist fleeing enslaved individuals. Furthermore, it sets the groundwork for a detailed exploration of the origins, growth, and impact of this network, positioning it as a vital force leading up to the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Siebert, Wilbur Henry, 1866-1961 |
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| Title | The Underground Railroad from Slavery to Freedom: A comprehensive history |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Underground Railroad |
| Subject | Fugitive slaves -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49038 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1504 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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