Fugitive slaves and the Underground Railroad in the Kentucky borderland
By: J. Blaine Hudson.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
Subjects: Underground railroad -- Kentucky; Underground railroad -- Tennessee; Underground railroad -- Ohio River Valley; Fugitive slaves -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century; Fugitive slaves -- Tennessee -- History -- 19th century; Fugitive slaves -- Ohio River Valley -- History -- 19th century; Antislavery movements -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century; Antislavery movements -- Tennessee -- History -- 19th century; Antislavery movements -- Ohio River Valley -- History -- 19th century
Description: "The book examines not only the landscape but the motivations and escape strategies of the fugitive and the risks involved. The reasons why people broke law and convention to befriend fugitive slaves, common escape routes, and specific individuals who provided assistance - all are topics covered."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-197) and index.