This is an autobiographical account of how John Parker risked his life to escape from slavery; and then became a fervent abolitionist; working on a border railroad where hundreds of runaway slaves were helped to freedom. At the age of eight Parker was forced from his family and sold. He tried to escape but was found by his master; then sold again. With much difficulty he earned his way out of slavery; and moved to Ripley; Ohio; a "station" on the Underground Railroad; a conduit to freedom which spirited runaway slaves to a new life; usually across the Canadian border. This tale of Parker's adventures describes his personal battle against slavery; recorded in his own words.
#480776 in Books Anne Somerset 2003-01-07 2003-01-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.40 x 5.20l; 1.34 #File Name: 0385721579672 pagesElizabeth I
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Loved this. The only biography that I've found so ...By Green Mountain MamaLoved this. The only biography that I've found so far of Elizabeth R that isn't novelized. The only quibble I have with it is that; like every other book about E R; it rushes through the second half of her life. Still; a great; interesting and informative read; even for those who know about the life of the Queen.If you are interested in this book I'll recommend the miniseries Elizabeth R with Glenda Jackson (on netflix streaming as of this writing.) Jackson's performance as the Queen will never be matched or surpassed; and the series doesn't take any significant liberties with ER's life story (i.e. it's the most factual representation we're likely to ever see.) The whole series is great; though I think for those unfamiliar with Queen's relationship with Essex the last episode might be confusing.After finishing this I picked up "Elizabeth I: Collected Works" for my kindle and I'm currently enjoying it very much. ER's way with words is incomparable.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Workmanlike; if no page turnerBy Richard B. AndersonWe're still in the middle of reading this one aloud at bedtime. Very informative and well-researched; if rather a slow read. A lot of the detail appears to have come from financial records and journals that may have come to light only recently. We'll keep it as apparently-reliable reference material; and we feel we've learned a lot; though it won't bear a second reading for the sake of action.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy John DiMauroGreat book and service. Thank you.
