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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't Put This One Down !,
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This review is from: Escape Betwixt Two Suns: A True Tale of the Underground Railroad in Illinois (Shawnee Books) (Paperback)
With great anticipation, I have awaited the release of this book. Pirtle recounts the true story of Susan "Sukey" Richardson's escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad. Through letters that had been hidden away for more than a century, Pirtle weaves us in and out of the life of one of Sukey's most sympathetic supporters, William Hayes. Through this non-fiction account we learn of the hardships all Americans faced during the mid-19th century. We're told of Sukey, her master, and those brave men and women who risked their lives, reputations, and personal finances to help others make their way to freedom. Equally fascinating is the courtroom drama between Sukey's master and those who allegedly helped the young woman in her run to freedom.If you're a US history enthusiast, a fan of Illinois history, an Underground Railroad aficionado, a Civil War buff, or just a casual reader who's interested in a captivating story...you'll be sure to enjoy this tome. I highly recommend it. And...if you're interested in other stories related to Southern Illinois history, I urge you to try to get hold of Pirtle's other two books: "Shining Moments" and "Where Illinois Began: A Pictorial History of Randolph County." |
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Escape Betwixt Two Suns: A True Tale of the Underground Railroad in Illinois (Shawnee Books) by Carol Pirtle (Paperback - July 19, 2000)
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