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Friend On Freedom River (Tales of Young Americans)
Friend On Freedom River - Tales of Young Americans Author:Gloria Whelan In 1850 the Detroit River was a major track along the Underground Railroad-the last step to freedom. The journey across the river was dangerous, especially in winter and especially for a 12-year-old boy. When Louis's father left him in charge of the farm he offered his son this advice, 'If you don't know what to do, just do what you think I woul... more »d have done.' Louis relies upon his father's words of wisdom when a runaway slave and her two children come looking for safe passage.« less