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Summary: The Underground Railroad was the passage to freedom for many slaves, but it was rife with dangers. While there were dedicated conductors and safe houses, there were also arduous nights in the mountains and days in threatening towns. For those who made it to Midnight, the code name given to Detroit, the Detroit River became their Jordan. And Canada became the Promised Land where they could live...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2006
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Summary: The authors reveal secret codes woven by African-American slaves into quilts used to navigate their escape on the Underground Railroad.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1999