What Was the Underground Railroad? (Who, What, Why). Cooley 9781527110106 New**

Christian Focus Publications Ltd

What was the Underground Railroad?Author(s): Danika Cooley\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Christian Focus 4Kids\nISBN-13: 9781527110106, 978-1527110106\nSynopsis\nThe Underground Railroad was a secret system through which runaway slaves could escape to freedom. Abolitionists hid fugitives in their houses during the day and sent them to another home at night. These safehouses became known as stations, the people who helped were station masters and conductors, and the paths people took to freedom were lines. Hear the stories of some of the people who escaped slavery this way, and the people who organised the Underground Railroad.\n\nThe Who, What, Why series explores the lives,\n\nconcepts, and movements that have shaped the lives of Gods people throughout history.\n\nFeaturing engaging narrative, beautiful illustrations and a timeline of key dates, this series introduces young people to big topics through simple questions.\n\n?