Vigilance

the life of William Still Father of the Underground Railroad
Andrew K Diemer
Book - 2022

"The remarkable and inspiring story of William Still, an unknown abolitionist who dedicated his life to managing a critical section of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia--the free state directly north of the Mason-Dixon line--helping hundreds of people escape from slavery"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Diemer, Andrew K. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.
Edition:First edition.
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