The Underground Railroad: Path to Freedom
Dec 2006 · Gallopade International
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28
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Slavery in the South was a dark chapter in American history. Yet in this desperate time, a shining light of hope emerged from the darkness_the Underground Railroad! The Underground Railroad was not powered by noisy, dirty steam engines, but by the hearts, minds, and hands of Americans. This network of courageous men and women, safe houses, and secret messages moved close to 100,000 slaves to freedom in the first art of the 19th century.The stories of the Underground Railroad are full of suspense, compassion, and amazing determination. Meet Harriet Tubman, the "Moses" of her people! Meet "Box" Brown, who shipped himself to freedom in a crate! Learn how slaves passed messages and used the stars to guide them! Find out which novel about slavery captured the attention of the entire world! Learn how this "train to freedom" changed our country forever!
Slavery in the South was a dark chapter in American history. Yet in this desperate time, a shining light of hope emerged from the darkness_the Underground Railroad! The Underground Railroad was not powered by noisy, dirty steam engines, but by the hearts, minds, and hands of Americans. This netwo...
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About the author
Carole Marsh founded the publishing company Gallopade International, Inc. in 1979. She has written over 10,000 titles both fiction and non-fiction which are used by teachers and other educators. Subjects of her works include biographies, history, geography, social issues, and current events. She has received several awards including Communicator of the Year in 1979 and a Teachers' Choice Award in 2002.
Carole Marsh founded the publishing company Gallopade International, Inc. in 1979. She has written over 10,000 titles both fiction and non-fiction which are used by teachers and other educators. Subjects of her works include biographies, history, geography, social issues, and current events. She ...
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