The Underground Railroad in western Illinois
By: Owen W. Muelder.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9780786431410
Subjects: Underground Railroad -- Illinois; Antislavery movements -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century; Abolitionists -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century; African American abolitionists -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century; Fugitive slaves -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century; Illinois -- History -- 1778-1865
Description: "This book briefly discusses the Underground Railroad throughout the United States and all of Illinois. It addresses at length the activities of Underground Railroad operators, both black and white, in western Illinois. The compelling efforts of these people have been surprisingly neglected; this book examines in detail their significant contributions to this heroic chapter in American history"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-185) and index.