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Underground Railroad in Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia|William J. Switala

Underground Railroad in Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia

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  • 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

In a companion volume to his highly regarded Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania (0-8117-1629-5), William J. Switala focuses on the escaped-slave network in the eastern border states of Delaware and Maryland, as well as the region that became West Virginia in 1863. Using fresh and extensive research, Switala fills a glaring void in the historical record of this important topic. Full of vivid anecdotes and lucid reconstructions, this book brings the Underground Railroad to life for the modern reader

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780811731430
  • ISBN-10: 081173143X
  • Publisher: Stackpole Books
  • Publish Date: June 2004
  • Dimensions: 8.98 x 6 x 0.49 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.64 pounds
  • Page Count: 176

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