The Underground Railroad: The History and Legacy of America's Greatest Abolitionist Network
Narrated by Neil Holmes
- Released
- May 7, 2015
- Length
- 1 hr 53 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Charles River Editors
This audiobook explores the history of the Underground Railroad, highlighting its secretive nature and its role in helping enslaved people escape to freedom in the North and Canada. It delves into the realities versus the myths surrounding this clandestine network and examines the economic and social context of slavery in America before the Civil War. Packed with factual insights, the narration offers a nuanced portrait of a complex and courageous chapter in history.
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