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100	1		_aStill, William, _d1821-1902
245	1	4	_aThe Underground Railroad : _bA Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Underground_Railroad_(Still)
500			_aRelease date is 2005-03-05
508			_aProduced by Amy Overmyer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"The Underground Railroad" by William Still is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a poignant documentation of the lives and struggles of escaped slaves, elaborating on their harrowing journeys to freedom. Produced through narratives, letters, and testimonies from those who either escaped or assisted in the Underground Railroad, it aims to preserve the stories and sacrifices associated with the fight against slavery. At the start of this significant narrative, the author introduces his personal connection to the historical events, recounting the experiences of his parents who endured slavery and their courageous attempts at escape. He highlights the resilience and determination exhibited by fugitives, including Peter Still, who sought freedom for himself and his family. The passage reflects on his mother’s hardship, the traumatic separation from her children, and the relentless hope that kept her striving for freedom. In doing so, it establishes the profound emotional stakes involved in the pursuit of liberty for those trapped in bondage, serving as a precursor to the compelling accounts that are about to unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography
653			_aAbolitionists -- United States -- Biography
653			_aAntislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century
653			_aUnderground Railroad
653			_aFugitive slaves -- United States -- History -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15263
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