The Underground Railroad Records: Narrating the Hardships, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Death Struggles of Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom
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| Management number | 237092127 | Release Date | 2026/07/10 | List Price | US$90.00 | Model Number | 237092127 | ||
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A riveting collection of the hardships, hairbreadth escapes, and mortal struggles of enslaved people seeking freedom: These are the true stories of the Underground Railroad.Featuring a powerful introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates As a conductor for the Underground Railroad—the covert resistance network created to aid and protect slaves seeking freedom—William Still helped as many as eight hundred people escape enslavement. He also meticulously collected the letters, biographical sketches, arrival memos, and ransom notes of the escapees. The Underground Railroad Records is an archive of primary documents that trace the narrative arc of the greatest, most successful campaign of civil disobedience in American history. This edition highlights the remarkable creativity, resilience, and determination demonstrated by those trying to subvert bondage. It is a timeless testament to the power we all have to challenge systems that oppress us. Read more
| ASIN | B084H44P7F |
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| Author | William Still, Quincy T. Mills - editor, Ta-Nehisi Coates - introduction |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Kevin R. Free, JD Jackson, Sullivan Jones, Heather Alicia Simms, Bahni Turpin |
| Publisher | Random House Audio |
| Program Type | Audiobook |
| Listening Length | 14 hours and 4 minutes |
| Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
| Audiblecom Release Date | February 18, 2020 |
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