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Still, William, 1821-1902 |
| Title |
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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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Amy Overmyer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Underground Railroad" by William Still is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a poignant documentation of the lives and struggles of escaped slaves, elaborating on their harrowing journeys to freedom. Produced through narratives, letters, and testimonies from those who either escaped or assisted in the Underground Railroad, it aims to preserve the stories and sacrifices associated with the fight against slavery. At the start of this significant narrative, the author introduces his personal connection to the historical events, recounting the experiences of his parents who endured slavery and their courageous attempts at escape. He highlights the resilience and determination exhibited by fugitives, including Peter Still, who sought freedom for himself and his family. The passage reflects on his mother’s hardship, the traumatic separation from her children, and the relentless hope that kept her striving for freedom. In doing so, it establishes the profound emotional stakes involved in the pursuit of liberty for those trapped in bondage, serving as a precursor to the compelling accounts that are about to unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Underground Railroad
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| Subject |
Fugitive slaves -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15263 |
| Release Date |
Mar 5, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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