A "conductor" based in Philadelphia, Still (1821–1902) helped guide fugitive slaves to safety in the years before the Civil War. He also created this unforgettable history, a collection of carefully preserved letters, newspaper articles, and firsthand accounts about refugees' hardships, narrow escapes, and deadly struggles. Over 50 illustrations. "Highly recommended."— Midwest Book Review.
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He was there!,
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William Still was very instrumental in helping slaves to run on the Underground RR. He wrote his book in 1872. Anyone interested in Slaves Narratives should read this book. He gives comment on alot of slaves that did not become famous but neverthe less escaped. Nothing can take the place of real live witnesses. This is an excellent book for any ones library of AFrican American History
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I purchased this book to use as research for a book I'm reading. I wanted to get a feel for what runaway slaves were facing and for the mood of the times. William Still's first hand accounts are moving and revealing.
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As subtitle says: "Authentic Narratives and First-Hand Account," it is overall true.
If author's writing style was more contemporary, I would have given "five stars."
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