Sketches In The History Of The Underground Railroad: Comprising Many Thrilling Incidents Of The Escape Of Fugitives From Slavery, And The Perils Of Those Who Aided Them (1879)

Sketches In The History Of The Underground Railroad is a historical book written by Eber M. Pettit in 1879. The book is a collection of stories and incidents that took place during the time of the Underground Railroad, a secret network of people who helped escaped slaves find their way to freedom. The author provides a detailed account of the perils and dangers that both the slaves and their helpers faced during this time. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Underground Railroad. The stories are based on real-life experiences and are told in a thrilling and engaging manner. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles and hardships faced by African Americans during the time of slavery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, civil rights, and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.