The Story of the Underground Railroad

44 dramatically illustrated scenes tell the story of the secret network that took runaway slaves from southern states to the North and Canada between 1830 and 1860. Shocking views of slave pens, 'below decks' aboard a slave ship, methods of punishing runaway slaves, refugees arriving at a 'safe house,' and more. Fact-filled captions complete a book that will thrill colouring book fans and fascinate students of American history and anyone interested in the African-American struggle for freedom.