Taking the Underground Railroad to Freedom
True Life Stories of Runaway Slaves and the Two Celebrated Female Conductors of the Underground RailroadBy William Still, Laura S. Haviland, Sarah Bradford
Length65h 28m
About this audiobook
Taking the Underground Railroad to Freedom illuminates the profound narratives of resilience and defiance that powered the clandestine escape network during America's darkest era. This anthology offers a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts and interpretative narratives, weaving together themes of liberation, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice. The collection is a poignant blend of literary styles, from gripping personal testimonies to insightful observations, each contributing to the larger historical discourse on slavery and emancipation. Noteworthy pieces capture the tension and triumph of those who traversed risky terrains in search of freedom, offering a raw, compelling insight into the era's human spirit. The anthology draws from the compelling voices of distinguished authors William Still, Laura S. Haviland, and Sarah Bradford, whose combined works create a mosaic of powerful narratives. Their diverse backgrounds—from Still's firsthand documentation to Haviland's abolitionist activism and Bradford's biographical storytelling—provide an enriched perspective on the diverse experiences of those involved in the Underground Railroad. Operating within the larger abolitionist movement, these authors transcend mere documentation, contributing to a pivotal cultural and historical narrative. Readers are invited to explore a pivotal era of American history through this anthology, which offers a unique glimpse into the complexities of the Underground Railroad through various lenses. Its educational significance is underscored by the breadth of insight it provides into human resilience. This volume is a must-read for those eager to understand the multifaceted dialogue of liberation and empathy that persists through these historical chronicles, providing an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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Rating★★★★★ 4.6 (11)
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GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length65 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Taking the Underground Railroad to Freedom – Selected True Stories from Former Slaves & Abolitionists (Illustrated)
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6PREFACE TO REVISED EDITION
7SETH CONCKLIN
8EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM REV. N.R. JOHNSTON
9LETTERS FROM LEVI COFFIN
10McKIERNON'S LETTER
11WM. STILL'S ANSWER
12THE SEPARATION
13UNDERGROUND RAIL ROAD LETTERS
14LETTER FROM THOMAS GARRETT (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
15LETTER FROM MISS G.A. LEWIS (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
16LETTER FROM E.L. STEVENS, ESQ
17LETTER FROM S.H. GAY, ESQ., EX-EDITOR OF THE ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD AND NEW YORK TRIBUNE
18LETTER FROM JOHN H. HILL, A FUGITIVE, APPEALING IN BEHALF OF A POOR SLAVE IN PETERSBURG, VA
19LETTER FROM J. BIGELOW, ESQ
20LETTER FROM HAM & EGGS, SLAVE (U.G.R.R. AG'T)
21LETTER FROM REV H. WILSON (U.G.R.R. AG'T)
22LETTER FROM SHERIDAN FORD, IN DISTRESS
23LETTER FROM E.F. PENNYPACKER (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
24LETTER FROM JOS. C. BUSTILL (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
25LETTER FROM A SLAVE SECRETED IN RICHMOND
26LETTER FROM G.S. NELSON (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
27LETTER FROM JOHN THOMPSON
28LETTER FROM "WM. PENN" (OF THE BAR)
29LETTER FROM MISS THEODOCIA GILBERT
30WILLIAM PEEL, ALIAS WILLIAM BOX PEEL JONES ARRIVED PER ERRICSON LINE OF STEAMERS, WRAPPED IN STRAW AND BOXED UP, APRIL, 1859
31DEATH OF ROMULUS HALL — NEW NAME GEORGE WEEMS
32JAMES MERCER, WM. H. GILLIAM, AND JOHN CLAYTON STOWED AWAY IN A HOT BERTH
33LETTER FROM MRS. L.E. WHITE
34LETTER FROM WILLIAM HENRY GILLIAM
35JAMES MERCER'S LETTER
36JOHN H. HILL'S LETTER
37CLARISSA DAVIS ARRIVED DRESSED IN MALE ATTIRE
38ANTHONY BLOW, ALIAS HENRY LEVISON SECRETED TEN MONTHS BEFORE STARTING — EIGHT DAYS STOWED AWAY ON A STEAMER BOUND FOR PHILADELPHIA
39PERRY JOHNSON, OF ELKTON, MARYLAND EYE KNOCKED OUT, ETC
40ISAAC FORMAN, WILLIAM DAVIS, AND WILLIS REDICK HEARTS FULL OF JOY FOR FREEDOM — VERY ANXIOUS FOR WIVES IN SLAVERY
41EXTRACT OF LETTER FROM ISAAC FORMAN
42WILLIS REDICK
43WILLIAM DAVIS
44JOSEPH HENRY CAMP THE AUCTION BLOCK IS DEFEATED AND A SLAVE TRADER LOSES FOURTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS
45SHERIDAN FORD SECRETED IN THE WOODS — ESCAPES IN A STEAMER
46JOSEPH KNEELAND, ALIAS JOSEPH HULSON
47EX-PRESIDENT TYLER'S HOUSEHOLD LOSES AN ARISTOCRATIC "ARTICLE"
48EDWARD MORGAN, HENRY JOHNSON, JAMES AND STEPHEN BUTLER
49HENRY PREDO BROKE JAIL, JUMPED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND MADE HIS ESCAPE
50DANIEL HUGHES
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