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Bound for Canaan
Bound for Canaan: The Epic Story of the Underground Railro | Fergus Bordewich
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An important book of epic scope on America's first racially integrated, religiously inspired movement for change The civil war brought to a climax the country's bitter division. But the beginnings of slavery's denouement can be traced to a courageous band of ordinary Americans, black and white, slave and free, who joined forces to create what would come to be known as the Underground Railroad, a movement that occupies as romantic a place in the nation's imagination as the Lewis and Clark expedition. The true story of the Underground Railroad is much more morally complex and politically divisive than even the myths suggest. Against a backdrop of the country's westward expansion arose a fierce clash of values that was nothing less than a war for the country's soul. Not since the American Revolution had the country engaged in an act of such vast and profound civil disobedience that not only challenged prevailing mores but also subverted federal law. Bound for Canaan tells the stories of men and women like David Ruggles, who invented the black underground in New York City; bold Quakers like Isaac Hopper and Levi Coffin, who risked their lives to build the Underground Railroad; and the inimitable Harriet Tubman. Interweaving thrilling personal stories with the politics of slavery and abolition, Bound for Canaan shows how the Underground Railroad gave birth to this country's first racially integrated, religiously inspired movement for social change.
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I have several books that explore slavery in the United States and a few that look at those individuals who fought against this evil institution. This one I had purchased because of the topic - the Underground Railroad was a network of safe houses and “conductors” who helped spirit runaway slaves to freedom. #NowWeAreFree #SoaringScores

Cinfhen True heroes 4y
CrowCAH Here in Michigan there are several houses that show the “underground railroad” used them as a stop. 4y
nichollinlove This period of time aligns with much of my favorite historical fiction/non fiction. I learn new pieces of history with every story and I am completely enamoured with the human spirits in them. I would love to hear some of your suggested reading on slavery to add to my TBR lists. 4y
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Librarybelle @nichollinlove I‘ve read a lot of slavery nonfiction for various college classes. The tagged book is a good start, as it contains four biographies of former slaves. Douglass is the most well known of the four. I‘ve read Harriet Jacobs‘ story a few times...so riveting! 4y
Librarybelle @nichollinlove I‘ve yet to read the new fictional book about Harriet Tubman...I‘m interested in seeing how well it follows her story: 4y
nichollinlove I've added all 3 to both my Litsy list and my nerdier Excel doc. Thank you! I'm excited to put atleast one at the top of my list for "next". I appreciate your recommendations. 4y
Librarybelle @nichollinlove You‘re welcome! My background is in history, so I love reading history nonfiction and fiction. ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
nichollinlove ❤ I'll stay tuned for new reviews from you. 4y
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