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Author:

Diemer, Andrew K., author.

Title:

Vigilance : the life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad / Andrew K. Diemer.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Alfred A. Knopf,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

410 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subject:

Still, William,--1821-1902.
African American abolitionists--Philadelphia--Philadelphia--Biography.
Abolitionists--Philadelphia--Philadelphia--Biography.
Underground Railroad--Philadelphia.--Philadelphia.
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century.
Fugitive slaves--United States--Biography.
Philadelphia (Pa.)--Biography.

Notes:

"This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf." Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-391) and index.

Contents:

A Boy in the Pines -- A Young Man in the City -- The Anti-Slavery Office -- The Fugitive Slave Law -- The Business of the Underground Railroad -- The Jane Johnson Affair -- "Your National Ship is Rotting" -- Dark Days -- The War Years and New Challenges -- The Streetcar Fight -- Writing the Book -- Looking Forward, Looking Backward.

Summary:

"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.

ISBN:

0593534387
9780593534380

LCCN:

2022001897

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