Places of the Underground Railroad: A Geographical Guide - Hardcover

Tom Calarco; Cynthia Vogel; Kathryn Grover; Rae Hallstrom; Sharron L. Pope; Melissa Waddy- Thibodeaux

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313381461 ISBN 13: 9780313381461

Publisher: Greenwood, 2010

Synopsis

This up-to-date compilation details the most significant stops along the Underground Railroad. * Approximately 75 A-Z entries cover the most significant stations on the Underground Railroad * Illustrations and maps help readers envision routes and strategies of railroad "conductors" * Interactive sidebars offer a firsthand glimpse into the arduous nature of Underground Railroad journeys, the decisions made, and the plans involved * Primary source letters and diary entries detail actual incidents that took place * A chronology includes important events related to the Underground Railroad from the Colonial Period to the Civil War * Suggested reading sections after each entry and a general print and nonprint bibliography act as a guide for further research

About this title

Review:

"For researchers, historians, and travelers interested in investigating places and structures, the entries offer anecdotes and events to pique curiosity." - Booklist

"... there are a great number of interesting case studies of individuals and groups, and events on the road to freedom. It also includes a chronology, maps and suggested reading." - Akron Beacon Journal

About the Author:

Tom Calarco is a teacher, lecturer, and author of three books on the history of the Underground Railroad. Cynthia Vogel is a retired educator and member of the adjunct faculty with Edison Community College in Piqua, OH. Kathryn Grover is an independent researcher, writer, and editor. Rae Hallstrom is an award-winning writer, Ameriku artist, former radio talk show host, patent-holding inventor, and engineer. Sharron L. Pope is a freelance writer and playwright. Melissa Waddy-Thibodeaux is a professional historical reenactor, lecturer, and researcher.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0313381461
• ISBN 13: 9780313381461
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 452