Floyd County; Indiana; and its county seat; New Albany; are located directly across the Ohio River from Louisville; Kentucky. Louisville was a major slave-trade center; and Indiana was a free state. Many slaves fled to Floyd County via the Underground Railroad; but their fight for freedom did not end once they reached Indiana. Sufficient information on slaves coming to and through this important area may be found in court records; newspaper stories; oral history accounts; and other materials that a full and fascinating history is possible; one detailing the struggles that runaway slaves faced in Floyd County; such as local; state; and federal laws working together to keep them from advancing socially; politically; and economically. This work also discusses the attitudes; people; and places that help in explaining the successes and heartaches of escaping slaves in Floyd County. Included are a number of freedom and manumission papers; which provided court certification of the freedom of former slaves.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. but good. I did learn some thingsBy ShopperThis is a really in depth history. Actually; it was quite over my head for a casual reader; but good. I did learn some things. However; I must admit I was too impatient to go look up every new name and place so probably could have gotten more out of it. I did not feel the maps were of much use as the author talked about places that I could not find on the maps. For a beginner. Maybe not the best book on the subject. Again; I confess I know nothing about this era and was just curious about things like Druids; Britain's etc.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent supplement to Peter Ellis' The Celtic EmpireBy AdamI enjoyed this book as a good supplement to Peter Ellis' "The Celtic Empire: The First Millennium of Celtic History; 1000BC - AD51."While that book focused more on the events of their history; their struggles both internal and external; this book focuses more on their development culturally. Whole chapters are dedicated to poetry and literature; art and religion.Those looking for a comprehensive view of the Celts should pick up both of these books.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the first and best references of early Celtic historyBy Marie ClewleyOne of the first and best references of early Celtic history; this is a must for your personal collection in the topic of Celtic Studies.
