Reverse Underground Railroad in Ohio, The.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meyers, David.

Contributor:

Walker, Elise Meyers.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Slavery--United States--History.

Slavery.

Kidnapping--Ohio--History.

Kidnapping.

Free African Americans--Ohio.

Free African Americans.

Ohio.

United States.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Arcadia Publishing Inc., 2022.

Summary:

"Prior to the Civil War, thousands escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. Untold others failed in the attempt. These unfortunate souls were dragged into bondage via the Reverse Underground Railroad, as it came to be called. With more lines on both roads than any other state, the Free State of Ohio became a hunting ground for slave catchers and kidnappers who roamed the North with impunity, seeking "fugitives" or any person of color who could be sold into slavery. And when they found one, they would kidnap their victim and head south to reap the reward. Authors David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker reveal not only the terror and injustice but also the bravery and determination born of this dark time in American history"--Back cover.

Contents:

Intro

Half Page

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction: The Past in Us

1. The Hunting of Men

2. The Lords of Our Land

3. Though Hundreds Are Caught

4. So Speed to Their Hunting

5. Gay Luck to Our Hunters

6. The Saint and the Sinner

7. This Home of the Free

8. Right Merrily Hunting

9. And Woman, Kind Woman

10. The Parson Has Turned

11. The Home of the White

12. Oh, Haste Ere He Leave Us!

Notes

Bibliography

About the Authors.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Meyers, David Reverse Underground Railroad in Ohio, The

ISBN:

9781439674314

1439674310

OCLC:

1292357522