Fugitives in the New World -- A new country and its slaves -- The railroad takes shape -- The railroad gains steam -- Riding the railroad -- Life in "the promised land" -- The railroad reaches its peak -- The last fugitives.
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Describes the system by which black slaves escaped captivity in the southern United States.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Abolitionists-- United States-- History-- 19th century, Juvenile literature.
Antislavery movements-- United States-- History-- 19th century, Juvenile literature.
Fugitive slaves-- United States-- History-- 19th century, Juvenile literature.
Slavery-- United States-- History, Juvenile literature.