The Underground Railroad (eBook)

Journey to Freedom: Tales of Escape and Resilience in Antebellum America

William Still (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
1264 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781493-1 (EAN)

Infos

William Still's 'The Underground Railroad' is a gripping narrative that follows the harrowing journey of slaves seeking freedom through the clandestine network of safe houses and routes. Still's meticulous attention to detail and vivid storytelling transports the reader back to the turbulent times of the antebellum South, highlighting the resilience and determination of those who risked everything for a chance at liberty. The book's use of personal accounts and historical documents provides a unique insight into the Underground Railroad's operation and its impact on American history and culture. Still's writing style blends factual information with emotional depth, making this an essential read for those interested in the period's social history and the fight for abolition. As a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and a conductor on the Underground Railroad himself, Still brings a personal and authoritative perspective to the narrative, drawing from his own experiences to convey the urgency and significance of the cause. 'The Underground Railroad' is a seminal work that sheds light on a pivotal chapter in American history and serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of those who fought against the injustice of slavery.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: abolitionism • African American literature • American History • black authors • Black History Month • civil war era • Dreams From My Father • escape narrative • freedom • historical fiction • Lincoln • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Martin Luther King • Obama • oprah • Ralph Ellison • Slavery • Social Justice • The New Jim Crow