Sketches In The History Of The Underground Railroad

Sketches in the History of the Underground Railroad is a historical book written by Eber M. Pettit in 1879. The book tells the stories of many thrilling incidents of the escape of fugitives from slavery and the perils of those who aided them. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves in the United States to escape to freedom in the North or Canada. The book provides a detailed account of the Underground Railroad, including the people involved, the methods used to help slaves escape, and the dangers faced by those who helped them. The author includes many personal narratives and anecdotes, making the book an engaging and informative read. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the fight for freedom in the United States.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.