The Underground Railroad

by William Still

Overview

An incredible collection of real-life stories and accounts of the underground system and the experiences of 649 slaves who escaped to freedom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781528793018
Publisher:	Read Books Ltd.
Publication date:	02/08/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1048
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

William Still (1821-1902) was an abolitionist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known as the “father of the Underground Railroad,” Still gave hundreds of escaped slaves refuge. He was a historian, writer, civil rights activist, and businessman. Still also worked for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society as a clerk. In 1847, Still married Letitia George, and together they had four children, one of which went on to become a notable doctor. Still published his book The Underground Railroad in 1872, detailing the experiences he witnessed while serving as a conductor of the Underground Railroad.

What People are Saying About This

John Hope Franklin

"Not only is the life of William Still one of the great sagas of the nineteenth century, but his Underground Rail Road is the primary record of the courage and independence of the many thousands who sought freedom. We are very fortunate to have this new edition of this important work."

Bill Cosby

"William Still's book vividly brings to light the hardships and dangers faced by those who escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. In documenting their experiences firsthand, Still preserved the single most authentic and important record of one of America's darkest chapters, while at the same time providing abundant evidence that the human spirit can never be broken. The Underground Rail Road is a masterpiece-a powerful and triumphant work that demands our attention."