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The Underground Railroad in western Illinois /

"This book briefly discusses the Underground Railroad throughout the United States and all of Illinois. It addresses at length the activities of Underground Railroad operators, both black and white, in western Illinois. The compelling efforts of these people have been surprisingly neglected; th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Muelder, Owen W., 1941-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2008]
Subjects:
Underground Railroad > Illinois.
Antislavery movements > Illinois > History > 19th century.
Abolitionists > Illinois > History > 19th century.
African American abolitionists > Illinois > History > 19th century.
Fugitive slaves > Illinois > History > 19th century.
Illinois > History > 1778-1865.
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Summary:"This book briefly discusses the Underground Railroad throughout the United States and all of Illinois. It addresses at length the activities of Underground Railroad operators, both black and white, in western Illinois. The compelling efforts of these people have been surprisingly neglected; this book examines in detail their significant contributions to this heroic chapter in American history"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vii, 191 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-185) and index.
ISBN:9780786431410 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
0786431415 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)