The Underground Railroad Records by William Still

The Underground Railroad Records by William Still

A riveting collection of the hardships, hairbreadth escapes, and mortal struggles of enslaved people seeking freedom- These are the true stories of the Underground Railroad.

Featuring a powerful introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates

As a conductor for the Underground Railroad-the covert resistance network created to aid and protect slaves seeking freedom-William Still helped as many as eight hundred people escape enslavement. He also meticulously collected the letters, biographical sketches, arrival memos, and ransom notes of the escapees. The Underground Railroad Records is an archive of primary documents that trace the narrative arc of the greatest, most successful campaign of civil disobedience in American history.

This edition highlights the remarkable creativity, resilience, and determination demonstrated by those trying to subvert bondage. It is a timeless testament to the power we all have to challenge systems that oppress us.

Still, William: -

William Still (1821-1902) was an abolitionist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known as the father of the Underground Railroad, Still gave hundreds of escaped slaves refuge. He was a historian, writer, civil rights activist, and businessman. Still also worked for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society as a clerk. In 1847, Still married Letitia George, and together they had four children, one of which went on to become a notable doctor. Still published his book The Underground Railroad in 1872, detailing the experiences he witnessed while serving as a conductor of the Underground Railroad.

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ISBN 13	9781984855053
ISBN 10	1984855050
Title	The Underground Railroad Records
Author	William Still
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2019-09-24
Number of pages	304
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