{"product_id":"the-reverse-underground-railroad-in-ohio-paperback","title":"The Reverse Underground Railroad in Ohio - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Meyers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElise Meyers Walker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrior to the Civil War, thousands escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. Untold others failed in the attempt.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese unfortunate souls were dragged into bondage via the Reverse Underground Railroad, as it came to be called. With more lines on both roads than any other state, the Free State of Ohio became a hunting ground for slavecatchers and kidnappers who roamed the North with impunity, seeking fugitives or any person of color who could be sold into slavery. And when they found one, they would kidnap their victim and head south to reap the reward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker, authors of \u003ci\u003eHistoric Black Settlements of Ohio\u003ci\u003e, reveal not only the terror and injustice but also the bravery and determination born of this dark time in American history.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766577463584,"sku":"9781467150842","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0facde84ac3e06a37610d73e4001169b.webp?v=1780294963","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-reverse-underground-railroad-in-ohio-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}