Maryland Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad

Journey with the unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad. Maryland was the starting point of many freedom seekers. They embarked on the perilous journey from slavery to freedom in whatever way they could. John Thompson signed onto a whaling ship. James Watkins sailed to England and became a lecturer on slavery. Hester Norman fled, was caught, and was rescued by the Black community in her husband's Pennsylvania town. They used ruses, found allies and eluded slave catchers, but lived in constant fear until they obtained their freedom papers. In their adventures, these freedom seekers used initiative, determination, and courage. These qualities served them well as they achieved freedom. Jenny Masur tells their stories.

Author: Jenny Masur
Publisher: History Press
Published: 01/09/2023
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.20w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781467148719
ISBN10: 1467148717
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,
- History | African American & Black
- History | United States | 19th Century