Daily Life along the Underground Railroad / Cassandra Newby-Alexander.
| Author/creator | Newby-Alexander, Cassandra, 1957- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026. |
| Description | ix, 184 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | monochrome |
| Physical medium | illustration |
| Physical medium | map |
| Physical medium | portrait |
| Series | Daily life through history Greenwood Press "Daily life through history" series. |
| Contents | 1. Daily life for enslaved people -- 2. Choosing and preparing for escape -- 3. The geography of escapes -- 4. Maroon communities : living in plain sight -- 5. The journey to freedom -- 6. Agents, secrets, and Black communities of support -- 7. Living in freedom -- 8. The price of liberty : Canada, Mexico, and with indigenous peoples in America. |
| Abstract | "Understand the daily choices, fears, and experiences of freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad. Delving into the lives and stories of everyday men and women either escaping slavery or helping others to escape, this book shows the day-to-day realities of life along the Underground Railroad. This story explores the range of perspectives by examining the various geographic areas, means of escape, places of refuge, and the people who helped them, giving nuance and understanding to this period of American history. From physical abuse to the fear of recapture to the daring efforts to rescue others, chapters detail the challenges and hardships brave freedom seekers faced in their efforts to escape the bonds of slavery. The book further addresses head on common misconceptions and important points of view that history has failed to represent. The book's heart comes from the real stories of real freedom seekers and Underground Railroad agents interwoven throughout the book. Additional resources such as a timeline and a glossary further complement the work, giving students quick access to major events and themes about the Underground Railroad and its contextualizing history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on publisher data. TnLvILS |
| ISBN | 9781440881404 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1440881405 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E450 .N49 2026 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |