Homeschool/Education Freebie: Learn About The Underground Railroad
By Denese. Filed in Homeschooling |
Today’s freebie from Homeschool Freebie of the Day is a free ebook about the Underground Railroad:
The Underground Railroad: A RECORD OF FACTS, AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE, LETTERS, &C., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in their efforts of Freedom, as Related by Themselves and, Others, or Witnessed by the Author by William Still (PDF ebook) –Huge (800+ pages) collection of eyewitness accounts and stories of the "Underground Railroad" by which many slaves in pre-Civil War years escaped from their owners in the south and journeyed to the northern states. The compiler, William Still, was the son of escaped slaves and was connected with the Anti-Slavery Office in Philadelphia, and Chairman of the Acting Vigilant Committee of the Philadelphia Branch of the Underground Railroad. These are amazing, vivid "living history" stories told by the people who were there. Many, many outstanding stories in here!
Learn more about the Underground Railroad:
42Explore Thematic Pathfinder: The Underground Railroad –Online theme unit with tons of links to lessons, activities, maps, timelines, photos and more.
You can also do a Google search by state (example “The Underground Railroad Tennessee”) to find out what part that your state played in the Underground Railroad.
Blessings,
Denese
For even more free educational resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.
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