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The Reverse Underground Railroad in Ohio

By David Meyers , Elise Meyers Walker

Book information

Publisher
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Year
2022
ISBN
9781439674314, 2021949179, 9781467150842
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
4 MB (4441247 bytes)
Pages
\0
Time added
2022-09-27 11:10:02
HIS036040HIS056000HistoryNonfictionSOC054000Sociology

Description

Prior to the Civil War, thousands escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. Untold others failed in the attempt. These unfortunate souls were dragged into bondage via the Reverse Underground Railroad, as it came to be called. With more lines on both roads than any other state, the Free State of Ohio became a hunting ground for slave catchers and kidnappers who roamed the North with impunity, seeking "fugitives" or any person of color who could be sold into slavery. And when they found one, they would kidnap their victim and head south to reap the reward. Authors David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker reveal not only the terror and injustice but also the bravery and determination born of this dark time in American history.

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