Encyclopedia of the underground railroad / J. Blaine Hudson.

Author/creator Hudson, J. Blaine
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2006.
Descriptionvii, 308 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Abstract "Fugitive slaves were reported in the American colonies as early as the 1640s, and escapes escalated with the growth of slavery over the next two hundred years. By the onset of the Civil War in 1861, the Underground Railroad included members, defined stops, set escape routes and a code language"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 288-300) and index.
LCCN 2005037582
ISBN0786424591 (illustrated case : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Reference Stacks E450 .H855 2006 ✔ Available