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Beyond the River: A True Story of the Underground Railroad By Ann Hagedorn A compelling book that documents the operation of the underground railroad in Ripley, Ohio in the decades preceding the Civil War. While the Ohio River was technically the boundary between the slave state of Kentucky and the free state of Ohio, the river towns in Ohio became the battleground between bounty hunters and abolitionists. Learn about the heroes of the underground railroad and the different ways they helped runaway slaves escape. Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster (February 3, 2003) ISBN: 0684870657 Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches |
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