Daily Life along the Underground Railroad

Understand the daily choices, fears, and experiences of freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad. Delving into the lives and stories of everyday men and women both escaping slavery and helping others escape, this book shows what life looked like in a typical day along the Underground Railroad. Exploring various geographic areas, means of escape, and places of refuge, the book shares a range of perspectives, giving nuance and understanding to this period of American history. The book further aids in learning by addressing common misconceptions about the Underground Railroad as well as sharing real stories of various individuals along its many routes. Additional resources such as a timeline and a glossary further complement the work, giving students quick access to major events and themes about the Underground Railroad and its contextualizing history.>

Auteur
Cassandra Newby-Alexander is the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Professor of History, and Director of the Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center for African Diaspora Studies at Norfolk State University, USA.

Contenu
Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Timeline of Events Glossary 1. Complicated Choices of Freedom Seekers 2. The Geography of Escapes 3. Freedom Has a Face: Escapes, North and South 4. Freedom Has a Face: Escapes, East and West 5. Agents, Secrets, and Black Communities of Support 6. Living in Freedom in the North and Canada 7. The Price of Liberty Bibliography Index About the Author