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Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland
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Author:
Scott Shane
Publisher:
Celadon Books
Date:
September 19, 2023
An account of the abolitionist, liberator, and writer Thomas Smallwood, who bought his own freedom, led hundreds out of slavery, and named the underground railroad.
What The Reviewers Say
Combin[es] the best elements of rigorously researched history and thrilling narrative.
Gripping.
An exciting narrative of Smallwood’s partnership with Charles Torrey, a radical white abolitionist..
Deft.
