{"product_id":"the-underground-railroad-records-narrating-the-hardships-hairbreadth-escapes-and-death-struggles-of-slaves-in-their-efforts-for-freedom-9781984855053","title":"The Underground Railroad Records: Narrating the Hardships, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Death Struggles of Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom","description":"\u003cb\u003eA riveting collection of the hardships, hairbreadth escapes, and mortal struggles of enslaved people seeking freedom: These are the true stories of the Underground Railroad.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing a powerful introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Underground Railroad Records\u003c\/i\u003e is an archive of primary documents that trace the narrative arc of the greatest, most successful campaign of civil disobedience in American history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Still, William\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781984855053\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.90d","brand":"William Still","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32987937243211,"sku":"9781984855053","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_343710ba-f858-4449-a979-8767dd353fa7.jpg?v=1607476598","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/the-underground-railroad-records-narrating-the-hardships-hairbreadth-escapes-and-death-struggles-of-slaves-in-their-efforts-for-freedom-9781984855053","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}