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_aSiebert, Wilbur Henry, _d1866-1961 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Underground Railroad from Slavery to Freedom: A comprehensive history |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-05-24 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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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| 653 | _aUnderground Railroad | ||
| 653 | _aFugitive slaves -- United States | ||
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