The culmination of years of research in dozens of archives and libraries; this fascinating encyclopedia provides an unprecedented look at the network known as the Underground Railroad - that mysterious "system" of individuals and organizations that helped slaves escape the American South to freedom during the years before the Civil War. In operation as early as the 1500s and reaching its peak with the abolitionist movement of the antebellum period; the Underground Railroad saved countless lives and helped alter the course of American history. This is the most complete reference on the Underground Railroad ever published. It includes full coverage of the Railroad in both the United States and Canada; which was the ultimate destination of many of the escaping slaves. "The Underground Railroad: An Encyclopedia of People; Places; and Operations" explores the people; places; writings; laws; and organizations that made this network possible. More than 1;500 entries detail the families and personalities involved in the operation; and sidebars extract primary source materials for longer entries. This encyclopedia features extensive supporting materials; including maps with actual Underground Railroad escape routes; photos; a chronology; genealogies of those involved in the operation; a listing of Underground Railroad operatives by state or Canadian province; a "passenger" list of escaping slaves; and primary and secondary source bibliographies.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A good beginning!By S. RogersThis is a great book for putting all of the things you knew and didn't know about Black History into order and perspective. A third of the way into reading it; I know that already it is a must-have. African-American History For Dummies gives just enough info and grounding for you to become 'dangerous' enough to seek out books to fill in the rest of the African-American experience if you so desire. A great start indeed.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. There is so much information that I did not know ...By Deborah JenkinsThere is so much information that I did not know about African Americans.....this is something everyone needs to have in their library.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good refresherBy CraigUsed this for a refresher on a class; it made me remember a lot of what I had forgotten. Thanks!
