Vigilance: the life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad
(Large Print)
Author:
Published:
Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2023.
Format:
Large Print
Physical Desc:
566 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm
Status:
Description
"The remarkable and inspiring story of William Still, an unknown abolitionist who dedicated his life to managing a critical section of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia--the free state directly north of the Mason-Dixon line--helping hundreds of people escape from slavery"--
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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Non-Fiction Large Print
LTE B STILL DIEMER
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Wallingford Adult Large Print
LP B STILL WILLIAM DI
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Abolitionists -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Biography.
African American abolitionists -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Biography.
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography.
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Biography.
Still, William, -- 1821-1902.
Underground Railroad -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
African American abolitionists -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Biography.
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography.
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Biography.
Still, William, -- 1821-1902.
Underground Railroad -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781638085799
Notes
Description
"The remarkable and inspiring story of William Still, an unknown abolitionist who dedicated his life to managing a critical section of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia--the free state directly north of the Mason-Dixon line--helping hundreds of people escape from slavery"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Diemer, A. K. (2023). Vigilance: the life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad. Center Point Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Diemer, Andrew K.. 2023. Vigilance: The Life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad. Center Point Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Diemer, Andrew K., Vigilance: The Life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad. Center Point Large Print, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Diemer, Andrew K.. Vigilance: The Life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad. Center Point Large Print, 2023.
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