Publisher's Synopsis
A Comprehensive History of the Underground Railroad-Including Secret Routes to Mexico and the Caribbean
While most Americans know about Harriet Tubman and the journey north to freedom, the full story of the Underground Railroad has never been told-until now. This groundbreaking comprehensive history reveals the network of escape routes that led not just to Canada, but south to Mexico and across dangerous waters to the Caribbean.
This definitive account includes:
-True stories of escaped slaves who risked everything for freedom, including Frederick Douglass, Henry "Box" Brown, and William and Ellen Craft's daring 1,000-mile journey
-Secret southern routes to Mexico where thousands found freedom decades before the Civil War-a hidden history only now coming to light
-Maritime escapes across treacherous waters to the Bahamas, Haiti, and Cuba that claimed many lives but offered hope to those who survived
-The heroes who risked everything: Conductors like Harriet Tubman, stationmasters like Levi Coffin, and the free Black communities who created vigilance committees to protect freedom seekers
-Cross-border international intrigue: How escaped slaves created diplomatic crises between nations and helped spark the Civil War
-Primary source accounts: First-hand narratives from William Still's underground railroad records, WPA interviews, and recently discovered documents
Unlike other Underground Railroad histories that focus only on routes north, this comprehensive account documents ALL escape routes-including the dangerous journeys south to Mexico and east to the Caribbean islands. Through meticulous research in archives from Philadelphia to Mexico City, from Detroit to the Bahamas, this book reconstructs the full network of human courage that challenged slavery across international borders.
Whether you're a history buff, student, educator, or simply someone who believes in the power of human courage, this comprehensive account brings together all the threads of this remarkable story for the first time.
Inside you'll discover:
- Why Mexico abolished slavery 36 years before America and became a beacon of freedom
- How secret maritime networks operated from Charleston to the Caribbean
- The codes, signals, and songs that guided freedom seekers to safety
- How the Underground Railroad's legacy influences modern refugee movements
Order now to discover the full story of America's most inspiring chapters of resistance and courage.