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The underground railroad on the western frontier : escapes from Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa and the territories of Kansas, Nebraska and the Indian nations, 1840-1865 /

This book details the history and development of the Underground Railroad in Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Topics include lesser known escape routes into Mexico and American Indian nations, the sacking of Lawrence and its role in upping guerilla warfare, escapees' use...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Morgans, James Patrick
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2010]
Subjects:
Underground Railroad.
Antislavery movements > United States > History.
Fugitive slaves > United States > History.
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Summary:This book details the history and development of the Underground Railroad in Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Topics include lesser known escape routes into Mexico and American Indian nations, the sacking of Lawrence and its role in upping guerilla warfare, escapees' use of steamboats and the activities of John Brown, James Montgomery, Dan Anthony and others.
Physical Description:ix, 221 pages : illustrations, map ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786437917 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
078643791X (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)