The underground railroad on the western frontier : escapes from Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa and the territories of Kansas, Nebraska and the Indian nations, 1840-1865 /
Morgans, James Patrick.
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., Publishers
c2010.
"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"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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"--Provided by publisher.
Underground railroad.
Antislavery movements
Fugitive slaves