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William Still (2) (1821–1902)

Author of The Underground Railroad

For other authors named William Still, see the disambiguation page.

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1821
Date of death
1902
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Gripping stories, but much-needed told history.
 
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KKOR2029 | 3 other reviews | Jan 11, 2024 |
Unabridged original publication of "facts, authentic narratives, letters, etc., narrating the hardships, hair-breadth escapes and death struggles of the slaves in their efforts for freedom as related by themselves and others, or witnessed by the author, together with sketches of some of the largest stockholders, and most liberal aiders and advisers of the road by William Still, for many years connected with the Anti-Slavery Office in Philadelphia, and Chairman of the Acting Vigilant Committee of the Philadelphia Branch of the Underground Railroad." with engravings by Bensell, Schell, and others, and photographs from life.… (more)
 
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PendleHillLibrary | 3 other reviews | May 14, 2022 |
Awesome, how could anyone who likes history not absolutely love this book!?. Voices from slavery past, collected and presented in an organized work to show how enslaved persons relentlessly sought freedom.

The only problem is that I wish this book didn't have to be written!

Read it, ultra highly recommend!! All people want to be free, read and learn why it is so wrong to enslave others!
 
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marshapetry | Nov 9, 2021 |
p. 182 has picture ((Phil: Porter and Cotes, 1872) edition) of Anne Maria Weems. Her daring escape from slavery disguised as an Abolitionist's driver is heroic, and should be remembered and taught as an example of cooperation to be emulated.

William-James-MEOW Date: 6.8.12,014 H.E.
 
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FourFreedoms | 3 other reviews | May 17, 2019 |

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