antislavery movements

A family silently crawls along the ground. They run barefoot through unlit woods, sleep beneath bushes, take shelter in a kind stranger's home and are heading for Freedom by way of the Underground Railroad.

Describes the methods used by American archaeologists to learn about the Underground Railroad in North America.

Studies the role African-Americans played in the abolitionist movement and discusses how the movement has progressed throughout American history.

Provides over twenty articles from the era of slavery in which slaves and abolitionists discuss the experience of fleeing slavery, the perils and punishments of trying to escape, efforts to assist runaways, and obstacles to freedom.

An account of life in the slave South and the anti-slavery struggle which that life created. Includes Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Elijah Lovejoy, John Brown and many anonymous slaves.

Explores the struggle to end modern worldwide slavery practices and details the ideas and insights that the author believes can end modern slavery. The author traces his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, and details the real lives of today's slaves.

Provides a brief overview of the life of Frederick Douglass, focusing on his escape from slavery, work as an abolitionist, influential writings, efforts to help other slaves become free, and other related topics.

Gives a fictionalized account of abolitionist John Brown's life, family, and antislavery activities which led to the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry.

Discusses the abolition movement, focusing on prominent personalities involved in the cause.