The Underground Railroad: An Encyclopedia of People, Places, and Operations
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765680939 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 800 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Snodgrass, a freelance author and researcher, clearly knows (and loves) her topic, evident in the nearly 1,500 individual entries. Entries cover people, places, and events, with biographical entries the most common. From Booklist *Starred Review* These volumes cover all aspects of the Underground Railroad, with astounding depth and detail. Volume 2 includes an excellent and detailed chronology, primary and secondary source bibliographies, and three appendixes. Consider circulating it to scholars who will benefit from the meticulous research and copious references. The high quality and scholarly depth make this re
candy said i piece of history. I bought this as it has a bit about my ancestors, very interesting
This encyclopedia features extensive supporting materials, including maps with actual Underground Railroad escape routes, photos, a chronology, genealogies of those involved in the operation, a listing of Underground Railroad operatives by state or Canadian province, a "passenger" list of escaping slaves, and primary and secondary source bibliographies.. "The Underground Railroad: An Encyclopedia of People, Places, and Operations" explores the people, places, writings, laws, and organizations that made this network possible. It includes full coverage of the Railroad in both the United States and Canada, which was the ultimate destination of many of the escaping slaves. This is the most complete reference on the Underground Railroad ever published. More than 1,500 entries detail the families and personalities involved in the operation, and sidebars extract primary source materials for longer entries. The culmination of years of research in dozens of archives and libraries, this fascinating encyclopedia provides an unprecedented look at the network known as the Underground Railroad - that mysterious "syste