The underground railroad on the western frontier : escapes from Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa and the territories of Kansas, Nebraska and the Indian nations, 1840-1865 / James Patrick Morgans.

"This book details the history and development of the Underground Railroad in Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Topics include: lesser known escape routes into Mexico and American Indian nations, the sacking of Lawrence and its role in upping guerilla warfare; escapees' use o...

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Main Author: Morgans, James Patrick
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2010.
Subjects:
Underground Railroad.
Antislavery movements > United States > History.
Fugitive slaves > United States > History.
Physical Description:ix, 221 pages
Format: Book
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"This book details the history and development of the Underground Railroad in Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Topics include: lesser known escape routes into Mexico and American Indian nations, the sacking of Lawrence and its role in upping guerilla warfare; escapees' use of steamboats; and the activities of John Brown, James Montgomery, Dan Anthony, and others"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:E450 .M77 2010
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786437917 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)