Sketches In The History Of The Underground Railroad : Comprising Many Thrilling Incidents Of The Escape Of Fugitives From Slavery, And The Perils Of Those Who Aided Them (1879) (Paperback)

""Sketches in the History of the Underground Railroad"" is a book written by Eber M. Pettit in 1879. The book is a collection of stories and incidents about the Underground Railroad, a secret network of people and safe houses that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom in the North or Canada. The book includes many thrilling accounts of the escape of fugitives from slavery and the dangers faced by those who aided them, including abolitionists, conductors, and station masters. The stories in the book provide a unique perspective on the struggle for freedom and the courage and determination of those who fought against slavery. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history and the fight for civil rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.