Underground Railroad in New York and New Jersey
Author | : William J. Switala |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2006-06-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780811746298 |
ISBN-13 | : 0811746291 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Download or read book Underground Railroad in New York and New Jersey written by William J. Switala and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2006-06-26 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Maps of the major escape routes • Identifies houses and sites where slaves found refuge • Chapter on Canada discusses the final destination Tells the story of the network that guided escaped slaves to freedom, its operation, its important figures, and its specific history in New York and New Jersey. Pinpoints major routes in the states, with maps and information for locating them today.