Length44h 3m
About this audiobook
William Still's "The Underground Railroad" serves as a central testament to the harrowing experience of enslaved Africans seeking freedom via the clandestine network that helped them escape to the North. Through meticulous documentation, Still employs a narrative style rooted in both oral history and personal testimonies, which lends authenticity to the voices of those he describes. The work is contextualized within the broader abolitionist movement, illustrating the intertwining of personal sacrifice and collective action that characterized the era. His use of poignant anecdotes and detailed accounts crafts a vivid portrait of both the peril and hope embodied in the struggle for liberation. Still, born to formerly enslaved parents, emerged as a foremost advocate for abolition and civil rights in the 19th century. His own background informed his profound understanding of the plight of fugitive slaves, and he became a key figure in the Underground Railroad, assisting countless individuals in their quest for freedom. Additionally, his work as an advocate, writer, and historian reflects a commitment to preserving the narratives of an otherwise marginalized experience in American history. This important work is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, civil rights, and the enduring legacy of the Underground Railroad. Still's unique perspective not only documents a pivotal moment in the nation's past but also underscores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. Engaging with this text will offer readers invaluable insights into the struggles for freedom and justice.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length44 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26LETTER FROM JOHN THOMPSON
2Introduction
27LETTER FROM "WM. PENN" (OF THE BAR)
3Historical Context
28LETTER FROM MISS THEODOCIA GILBERT
4Synopsis (Selection)
29WILLIAM PEEL, ALIAS WILLIAM BOX PEEL JONES ARRIVED PER ERRICSON LINE OF STEAMERS, WRAPPED IN STRAW AND BOXED UP, APRIL, 1859
5PREFACE TO REVISED EDITION
30DEATH OF ROMULUS HALL — NEW NAME GEORGE WEEMS
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6SETH CONCKLIN
31JAMES MERCER, WM. H. GILLIAM, AND JOHN CLAYTON STOWED AWAY IN A HOT BERTH
7EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM REV. N.R. JOHNSTON
32LETTER FROM MRS. L.E. WHITE
8LETTERS FROM LEVI COFFIN
33LETTER FROM WILLIAM HENRY GILLIAM
9McKIERNON'S LETTER
34JAMES MERCER'S LETTER
10WM. STILL'S ANSWER
35JOHN H. HILL'S LETTER
11THE SEPARATION
36CLARISSA DAVIS ARRIVED DRESSED IN MALE ATTIRE
12UNDERGROUND RAIL ROAD LETTERS
37ANTHONY BLOW, ALIAS HENRY LEVISON SECRETED TEN MONTHS BEFORE STARTING — EIGHT DAYS STOWED AWAY ON A STEAMER BOUND FOR PHILADELPHIA
13LETTER FROM THOMAS GARRETT (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
38PERRY JOHNSON, OF ELKTON, MARYLAND EYE KNOCKED OUT, ETC
14LETTER FROM MISS G.A. LEWIS (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
39ISAAC FORMAN, WILLIAM DAVIS, AND WILLIS REDICK HEARTS FULL OF JOY FOR FREEDOM — VERY ANXIOUS FOR WIVES IN SLAVERY
15LETTER FROM E.L. STEVENS, ESQ
40EXTRACT OF LETTER FROM ISAAC FORMAN
16LETTER FROM S.H. GAY, ESQ., EX-EDITOR OF THE ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD AND NEW YORK TRIBUNE
41WILLIS REDICK
17LETTER FROM JOHN H. HILL, A FUGITIVE, APPEALING IN BEHALF OF A POOR SLAVE IN PETERSBURG, VA
42WILLIAM DAVIS
18LETTER FROM J. BIGELOW, ESQ
43JOSEPH HENRY CAMP THE AUCTION BLOCK IS DEFEATED AND A SLAVE TRADER LOSES FOURTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS
19LETTER FROM HAM & EGGS, SLAVE (U.G.R.R. AG'T)
44SHERIDAN FORD SECRETED IN THE WOODS — ESCAPES IN A STEAMER
20LETTER FROM REV H. WILSON (U.G.R.R. AG'T)
45JOSEPH KNEELAND, ALIAS JOSEPH HULSON
21LETTER FROM SHERIDAN FORD, IN DISTRESS
46EX-PRESIDENT TYLER'S HOUSEHOLD LOSES AN ARISTOCRATIC "ARTICLE"
22LETTER FROM E.F. PENNYPACKER (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
47EDWARD MORGAN, HENRY JOHNSON, JAMES AND STEPHEN BUTLER
23LETTER FROM JOS. C. BUSTILL (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
48HENRY PREDO BROKE JAIL, JUMPED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND MADE HIS ESCAPE
24LETTER FROM A SLAVE SECRETED IN RICHMOND
49DANIEL HUGHES
25LETTER FROM G.S. NELSON (U.G.R.R. DEPOT)
50THOMAS ELLIOTT
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