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A history of the Underground Railroad brings together portraits of the men and women who established the escape organization for runaway slaves, as well as the people who traveled it to find new lives in Canada.
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"Between the War of 1812 and the Civil War, tens of thousands of African Americans (especially runaway slaves) fled to Canada in search of freedom, equality, and a better life. In "From Midnight to Dawn," Jacqueline Tobin rediscovers this hidden but important episode in both nations' histories and provides a masterful retelling in clear and
moving language."
--Roy E. Finkenbine, Professor of History at the University of Detroit Mercy & Director of the Black Abolitionist Archives
"A small gem of a book--packed with thrilling stories and fascinating characters, all in the perilous pursuit of freedom. Clear, concise, and remarkably comprehensive, "From Midnight to Dawn" is perfect for both classroom and armchair reading."
--Debby Applegate, author of "The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher"
"As a descendent of family members who escaped from Delaware via the Underground Railroad to Canada, I commend Jacqueline L. Tobin for providing readers information on the Canadian connection to the freedom network. Jacqueline L. Tobin's diligence in researching grassroots sources has uncovered information unknown to most historians."
--Charles L. Blockson, former Chairperson for the National Park Service, Underground Railroad Advisory Committee
"Illuminating and entertaining, "From Midnight to Dawn" offers a sweeping overview of the history of fugitive slaves in Canada and their interactions with the American anti-slavery movement." --"Chicago Tribune""Thoroughly researched and very readable." --"Rocky Mountain News""Accessible and fluidly written." --"Publishers Weekly""A fascinating look at the shared history of the abolitionist movement and the development of freedmen settlements between the U.S. and Canada." --"Booklist"
Illuminating and entertaining, From Midnight to Dawn offers a sweeping overview of the history of fugitive slaves in Canada and their interactions with the American anti-slavery movement. Chicago Tribune Thoroughly researched and very readable. Rocky Mountain News"Accessible and fluidly written." Publishers Weekly"A fascinating look at the shared history of the abolitionist movement and the development of freedmen settlements between the U.S. and Canada." Booklist"
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"Between the War of 1812 and the Civil War, tens of thousands of African Americans (especially runaway slaves) fled to Canada in search of freedom, equality, and a better life. In "From Midnight to Dawn," Jacqueline Tobin rediscovers this hidden but important episode in both nations' histories and provides a masterful retelling in clear and
moving language."
--Roy E. Finkenbine, Professor of History at the University of Detroit Mercy & Director of the Black Abolitionist Archives
"A small gem of a book--packed with thrilling stories and fascinating characters, all in the perilous pursuit of freedom. Clear, concise, and remarkably comprehensive, "From Midnight to Dawn" is perfect for both classroom and armchair reading."
--Debby Applegate, author of "The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher"
"As a descendent of family members who escaped from Delaware via the Underground Railroad to Canada, I commend Jacqueline L. Tobin for providing readers information on the Canadian connection to the freedom network. Jacqueline L. Tobin's diligence in researching grassroots sources has uncovered information unknown to most historians."
--Charles L. Blockson, former Chairperson for the National Park Service, Underground Railroad Advisory Committee
"Illuminating and entertaining, "From Midnight to Dawn" offers a sweeping overview of the history of fugitive slaves in Canada and their interactions with the American anti-slavery movement." --"Chicago Tribune""Thoroughly researched and very readable." --"Rocky Mountain News""Accessible and fluidly written." --"Publishers Weekly""A fascinating look at the shared history of the abolitionist movement and the development of freedmen settlements between the U.S. and Canada." --"Booklist"
Illuminating and entertaining, From Midnight to Dawn offers a sweeping overview of the history of fugitive slaves in Canada and their interactions with the American anti-slavery movement. Chicago Tribune Thoroughly researched and very readable. Rocky Mountain News"Accessible and fluidly written." Publishers Weekly"A fascinating look at the shared history of the abolitionist movement and the development of freedmen settlements between the U.S. and Canada." Booklist"
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- PublisherTantor Media, Inc
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1400133548
- ISBN 13 9781400133543
- BindingAudio CD
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