William J. Switala

• Maps of the major escape routes• Identifies houses and sites where slaves found refuge• Chapter on Canada discusses the final destinationTells the story of the network that guided escaped slaves to freedom, its operation, its important figures, and its specific history in New York and New Jerse...

Detailed maps trace the routes runaway slaves followed. Explores the impact of geography, transportation, free blacks, and members of religious congregations on the Underground Railroad. Information on modern roads and landmarks allows readers to retrace escape paths.