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Bound for Canaan : The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America
Bound for Canaan The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America
Author: Fergus M. Bordewich
An important book of epic scope on America's first racially integrated, religiously inspired movement for change The civil war brought to a climax the country's bitter division. But the beginnings of slavery's denouement can be traced to a courageous band of ordinary Americans, black and white, slave and free, who joined forces to create what w...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060524319
ISBN-10: 0060524316
Publication Date: 2/1/2006
Pages: 560
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3.9 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Amistad
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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This is a story of the underground railroad. It seems to have many heroes in this book and once you pick it up you can not put it down. You find yourself thinking about some of the stories when you are not reading the book.One of the best books I have ever read.
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A lot of mini-biographies. The first book I've seen to treat the subject so comprehensively.


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