Slave Uprisings and Runaways Fighting for Freedom and the Underground Railroad |
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| Author:
| Eskridge, Ann E. |
| Series title: | Slavery in American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-2154-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $29.60 |
Book Description:
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Why did some slaves rebel and resort to violence in order to gain freedom? Why did some slaves run away? And why did some slaves stay? Rebel, run, resist, or submit, these were the choices that slaves faced when considering their future and the possibility of gaining their freedom for themselves and their families. In this addition to the Slavery in American History series, Ann E. Eskridge examines slave revolts, runaways, and the legendary Underground Railroad.
Why did some slaves rebel and resort to violence in order to gain freedom? Why did some slaves run away? And why did some slaves stay? Rebel, run, resist, or submit, these were the choices that slaves faced when considering their future and the possibility of gaining their freedom for themselves and their families. In this addition to the Slavery in American History series, Ann E. Eskridge examines slave revolts, runaways, and the legendary Underground Railroad.