Coddon, Karin S

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.

Details the history of African-American participation and leadership in the abolitionist movement.

Presents nineteen significant speeches related to the Civil War and its aftermath, including addresses by politicians and abolitionists. Also includes an introduction, chronology, further reading list, and biographies.

Contains a collection of twenty historical speeches which address a variety of issues related to slavery and African-American rights.

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.

Details the history of African American women in the civil rights and abolitionist movements from the 19th century to the present day. Includes information on such figures as Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Marian Wright Edelman and Maxine Waters.

Contains nine articles in which the authors examine the UFO phenomenon, discussing whether reports of sightings are real, the government's role in suppressing information about unidentified flying objects, the truth about the incident at Roswell, New Mexico, alien abductions, the spiritaul aspects of UFOs, and the opinion of scientists.

Presents a brief biography of author Stephen King, and features thirteen essays and interviews that examine aspects of his life and work.

A collection of primary documents which help chronicle the history of colonial America, providing information on the era's people, politics, activities, and culture.