UNDERGROUND RAILROAD-1st EDITION AUTO BOOK-780 PAGES-WILLIAM STILL
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A Rare Offering!Underground Railroad-First Edition Book(780 Pages)Publishers:Porter and Coates of PhiladelphiaAuthored By WILLIAM STILL who autographed the bookon January 1,1882 in Philadelphia,as noted in pictures!The book is illustrated with 70 Fine EngravingsAuthor William Still is considered "The Father of the Underground Railroad"He penned this historical book in 1872.He has been credited with helpingas many as 800 slaves to freedom.Read a brief biography anddestination of each person that William Still helped through thediaries he kept in the 1850's and 1860's.As seen by the photos,the book is fair in cover appearance,the spine is fair,the pages are in very good condition and are gold-gilded edges.The autograph is in excellent condition,dated Jan 1,1882.This important book is a must-have for the history buff ofslavery issues in the United States,during the troubled times ofthe 1850's and the 1860's.
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