"This ... volume of biographies celebrates the lives of those who railed against slavery. Beginning with an overview of the institution, the narrative turns to biographical examinations of escaped slaves turned social activists, supporters of the Underground Railroad, political activists, journalists, and militant advocates. Readers will understand how the brave contributions of these individuals helped bring about the end of slavery in America"--Amazon.com.
year: 2017
call number/section: 326.8
subjects: garrison, william lloyd, 1805-1879, juvenile literature, tubman, harriet, 1820?-1913, abolitionists, juvenile literature, united states, biography, antislavery movements, underground railroad, harpers ferry (w. va.), juvenile literature, history, john brown's raid, 1859, electronic books, biographies, electronic books
Editions
Crayton, Lisa A.
Readers learn how escaped slaves turned social activists, political activists, journalists, and militant advocates helped end slavery.
Schools: 1
Crayton, Lisa A.
Enslow Pub. (2017)
"This ... volume of biographies celebrates the lives of those who railed against slavery. Beginning with an overview of the institution, the narrative turns to biographical examinations of escaped slaves turned social activists, supporters of the Underground Railroad, political activists, journalists, and militant advocates. Readers will understand how the brave contributions of these individuals helped bring about the end of slavery in America"--Amazon.com.
Schools: 0