Bound for Canaan: The Epic Story of the Underground Railroad, Americas's First Civil Rights Movement: The Epic Story of the Underground Railroad, America's First Civil Rights Movement - Brossura

Bordewich, Fergus M.

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ISBN 10: 0060524316 ISBN 13: 9780060524319

Casa editrice: Amistad Pr, 2006

Riassunto

A history of the Underground Railroad as the movement reflected America's moral complexities and political divisiveness offers insight into the role played by the nation's westward expansion, the spiritual beliefs that motivated each side of the conflict, and the efforts of black and white citizens to save tens of thousands of lives. By the author of Killing the White Man's Indian. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Well written, moving, and stimulating...Could provide the occasion for a constructive national conversation.” (New York Times on Killing the White Man's Indian)

“Well written, moving, and stimulating...Could provide the occasion for a constructive national conversation.” (St. Petersburg Times on Killing the White Man's Indian)

“A vivid reconstruction of abolitionism’s most daring act of rebellion...” (Kirkus Reviews (starred))

“Rich in detail and solid storytelling: sure to awaken interest in the peculiar anti-institution.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred))

“A rich, spellbinding, and readable narrative.” (School Library Journal (starred review))

“Rich in detail, [and] its ability to evoke the emotions, sights and sounds of these clandestine ventures.” (Black Issues Book Review)

“Utterly compelling.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Dramatizes a shining moment in American history-- a book filled with unsung heroes and revolutionary acts of trust.” (O magazine)

“Bound for Canaan recaptures this grand history with the insightfulness, comprehensiveness, and narrative vigor the subject demands.” (David Levering Lewis, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the two-volume life of W. E. B. Du Bois)

“Bound For Canaan reveals in stunning detail and beautiful prose the inner workings of this clandestine system.” (--Kate Clifford, Ph.D. author of Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero)

L'autore:

Fergus M. Bordewich is the author of several books, including Bound for Canaan, Killing the White Man's Indian, and My Mother's Ghost, a memoir. The son of a national civil rights leader for Native Americans, he was introduced early in life to racial politics. As a journalist, he has written widely on political and cultural subjects in Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, American Heritage, Atlantic Monthly, Harper's, Reader's Digest, and many other publications. He was born in New York City, and now lives in New York's Hudson River Valley with his wife and daughter.

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• Editore: Amistad Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060524316
• ISBN 13: 9780060524319
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 540