antislavery movements

Discusses the life and times of Frederick Douglass, a man who escaped slavery and became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement in the nineteenth century.

Presents a comprehensive history of slavery in New York prior to and during the American Revolution, and examines their relationship to the city's economic and social growth.

A dramatization on the life of Frederick Douglass and his work as an abolitionist and in the women's movement.

Nineteenth-century African-American reformer Frederick Douglass tells his life story, describing his early years in slavery, his escapes and his final attainment of freedom, and his work for civil rights.

Two African children following their mission of exploring African-American history record the story of Harriet Tubman, who escaped from slavery and led over 300 of her people to freedom along the Underground Railroad.

Examines the life and activities of abolitionist John Brown, discussing the events and influences that fueled his anti-slavery sentiments, with a focus on his role in the raid on Harpers Ferry which was organized to get weapons for a slave revolt.

Readers will follow the life of one of the greatest orators and writers of the abolitionist movement. Douglass was a man who believed in the equality of all people. The graphica format will keep readers entertained while a timeline and brief biographical key enrich the text.

Maps, photographs, appendices, and text chronicle the participation of abolitionists in the Adirondack region in the Underground Railroad, profiling key contributors, abolition meetings and conventions, and Underground Railroad stations in each county.