[Gutenberg 15263] • The Underground Railroad / A 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.
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- Authors
- Still, William
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Tags
- abolitionists -- united states -- biography , antislavery movements -- united states -- history -- 19th century , history , classics , biography , fugitive slaves -- united states -- biography , fugitive slaves -- united states -- history -- 19th century , underground railroad
- ISBN
- 9781537140285
- Date
- 1872-06-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 1.52 MB
- Lang
- en
**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.