Underground Railroad in Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia

by William J. Switala

Overview

Detailed maps trace the routes runaway slaves followed. Explores the impact of geography, transportation, free blacks, and members of religious congregations on the Underground Railroad. Information on modern roads and landmarks allows readers to retrace escape paths.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811749602
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	06/18/2004
Series:	The Underground Railroad
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

William J. Switala is a former professor of education at Duquense University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the author of several textbooks on Pennsylvania history. He has been researching the Underground Railroad for more than ten years and has lectured extensively on the subject.