To Set the Captives Free: Reverend Jermain Wesley Loguen and the struggle for freedom in central New York 1835-1872

by Carol Hunter

Book Overview

Reverend Jermain Wesley Loguen was one of the most fervent and dedicated abolitionists of his day. An ex-slave, he brazenly printed in Syracuse newspapers his address and invitations to other runaways seeking freedom. He became infamous for his leadership in the "Jerry rescue"- one of the very few successful fugitive slave rescues in the country. During his lifetime he was hailed as the "Underground Railroad King" and worked closely with Frederick...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1494767988
• ISBN13: 9781494767983
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"