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African Americans Ontario History 19th century Antislavery movements United States History 19th century Blacks Ontario History 19th century Detroit Region (Mich.) History 19th century Fugitive slaves Michigan Detroit Region History 19th century Fugitive slaves Ontario History 19th century Land settlement Ontario History 19th century Ontario History 19th century Underground railroad Michigan Detroit Region Underground railroad OntarioMull, Carol E.
Summary: "This book is the first comprehensive exploration of abolitionism and the network of escape from slavery in the state. First-person accounts are interwoven with an expansive historical overview of national events to offer a fresh examination of Michigan's critical role in the movement to end American slavery"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: McFarland & Co., Publishers 2010
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 973.7115 MULTobin, Jacqueline
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