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From Dixie To Canada: Romance And Realities Of The Underground Railroad (1894)

From Dixie To Canada: Romance And Realities Of The Underground Railroad (1894)

Johnson, H. U.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesImmigration & RefugeesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1163969419
ISBN13: 9781163969410
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From Dixie to Canada: Romance and Realities of the Underground Railroad is a historical non-fiction book written by H. U. Johnson and published in 1894. The book is an account of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by African American slaves to escape to freedom in the North and Canada before the Civil War. Johnson provides a detailed and informative look at the workings of the Underground Railroad, including the individuals and organizations involved, the methods used to transport slaves, and the dangers faced by both the fugitives and those who helped them. He also explores the role of women in the Underground Railroad, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of female abolitionists who risked their lives to help slaves escape.The book is also a collection of stories of the people who escaped slavery through the Underground Railroad, including their experiences and the challenges they faced. Johnson's writing is vivid and engaging, drawing readers into the stories and bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of the fugitives.Overall, From Dixie to Canada is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the abolitionist movement, the Underground Railroad, and the fight for freedom and equality in America.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.

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