{"product_id":"daily-life-along-the-underground-railroad-9781440881404","title":"Daily Life Along the Underground Railroad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the daily choices, fears, and experiences of freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDelving into the lives and stories of everyday men and women either escaping slavery or helping others to escape, this book shows the day-to-day realities of life along the Underground Railroad. This story explores the range of perspectives by examining the various geographic areas, means of escape, places of refuge, and the people who helped them, giving nuance and understanding to this period of American history. From physical abuse to the fear of recapture to the daring efforts to rescue others, chapters detail the challenges and hardships brave freedom seekers faced in their efforts to escape the bonds of slavery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book further addresses head on common misconceptions and important points of view that history has failed to represent. The book's heart comes from the real stories of real freedom seekers and Underground Railroad agents interwoven throughout the book. Additional resources such as a timeline and a glossary further complement the work, giving students quick access to major events and themes about the Underground Railroad and its contextualizing history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cassandra Newby-Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.44h x 6.41w x 0.66d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440881404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassandra Newby-Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e is the Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture and the Emeritus Director of Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center for African Diaspora Studies at Norfolk State University, USA.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Cassandra Newby-Alexander \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48685068451997,"sku":"9781440881404","price":142.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ed575c91-2735-4458-87af-6adcac4224df.jpg?v=1784713740","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/daily-life-along-the-underground-railroad-9781440881404","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}