To Set the Captives Free: Reverend Jermain Wesley Loguen and the struggle for freedom in central New York 1835-1872
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Reverend Jermain Wesley Loguen was one of the most fervent and dedicated abolitionists of his day. An ex-slave, he brazenly printed in Syracuse newspapers his address and invitations to other runaways seeking freedom. He became infamous for his leadership in the "Jerry rescue"- one of the very few successful fugitive slave rescues in the country. During his lifetime he was hailed as the "Underground Railroad King" and worked closely with Frederick...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1494767988
ISBN13:9781494767983
Release Date:December 2013
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:230 Pages
Weight:0.89 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"
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