antislavery movements

An illustrated look at the life of African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

An illustrated biography of African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Looks at the history of the Underground Railroad through the eyes of a slave, a slave owner, and a conductor on the railroad.

"[Explores] the origins of the slave trade in Africa and the effects of the practice of slavery on the political and economic history of the United States."--Provided by publisher.

A brief history of slavery in America, the development of the Underground Railroad, and efforts by the South to maintain its slave-holding policies.

Provides facts about the Underground Railroad and discusses its history.

A brief biography of author Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Alphabetically-arranged entries provide information on ending slavery in the United States.

1848: Emily Edmonson was among seventy-six fugitives caught on the Pearl during America's largest slave escape attempt. She was to be sent south - unless her father paid ransom.