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Meaning of UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

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 Definition: [n]  abolitionists secret aid to escaping slaves; pre-Civil War in US
 
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 Synonyms: Underground Railway
 
 See Also: escape, flight

 

 

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Underground Railroad
Photographs trace the route of the underground railroad, including the plantations that slaves escaped from, the houses that gave them shelter along the way, and the difficult terrain that had to be crossed. Drawings and prints from the times, including a poster advertising a reward for the return of a runaway slave, illustrate the text which provides a brief historical overview.

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