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Northshire Bookstore ReviewReviewed By... Bill LewisHIGHEST RECOMMENDATION. This work is a stunning achievment. Never before have we had anything approaching a full biography of any early New England slaves. Although historians have been giving us more and better information regarding the prevalence of slavery in the north well into the 19th century, we have only had lists of names, locations, and perhaps records of births, deaths, or transfers of ownership. For... read more>>>
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Publisher CommentsFrom Midnight to Dawn presents compelling portraits of the men and women who established the Underground Railroad and traveled it to find new lives in Canada. Evoking the turmoil and controversies of the time, Tobin illuminates the historic events that forever connected American and Canadian history by giving us the true stories behind well-known figures such as Harriet Tubman and John Brown. She also profiles lesser-known but equally heroic figures such ... read more>>>
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Publisher CommentsWhat do Katrina victims waiting for federal disaster relief, millionaire rappers buying vintage champagne, Ivy League professors waiting for taxis, and ghetto hustlers trying to find steady work have in common? All have claimed to be victims of racism. These days almost no one openly expresses racist beliefs or defends bigoted motives. So lots of people are victims of bigotry, but no one’s a bigot? What gives? Either a lot of people are ly... read more>>>
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