Underground Railroad in New York and New Jersey (The Underground Railroad)
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (509 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811732584 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has been researching the Underground Railroad for more than ten years and has lectured extensively on the subject. Switala is a former professor of education at Duquense University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the author of several textbooks on Pennsylvania history. . About the Author William J
William J. Switala is a former professor of education at Duquense University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the author of several textbooks on Pennsylvania history. He has been researching the Underground Railroad for more than ten years and has lectured extensively on the subject.
Michael J. Bradham said Dug up and exposed the underground railroad to all. Surprised by the intricacy of the underground network. With pictures of the paths taken, and letters written at the time, this book provided me profound insight. Thank you.
Pinpoints major routes in the states, with maps and information for locating them today.. Maps of the major escape routesIdentifies houses and sites where slaves found refugeChapter on Canada discusses the final destinationTells the story of the network that guided escaped slaves to freedom, its operation, its important figures, and its specific history in New York and New Jersey