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Bound for Canaan

The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America

By Fergus Bordewich
Read by Fergus Bordewich

      In Bound for Canaan, Bordewich strives to enlighten history readers even more about Underground Railroad. Bordewich reminds us that the Underground Railroad was a dangerous cause. Fear kept many silent, hence the limited history of the Railroad and those involved. Bordewich presents the Underground Railroad as the nation's first civil rights movement and he talks in length about the lesser-known heroes of this movement. People like Levi Coffin, a man dedicated to fighting an inhumane practice he felt was against God and Gerrit Smith, a wealthy man who used his money to maintain the movement. There are many others (George DeBaptiste, Jermain Loguen) who sacrificed much to free those forced into the shackled life of slavery. It's a gripping listen. Meticulous research and fascinating facts presented by an influential intellect are why this audio book promises to evoke discussion. I'm not familiar with the work of Fergus Bordewich, but after listening to Bound for Canaan," I will be looking for more of his work.

The Book
HarperAudio
April 1, 2005
Audio CD - Abridged edition
0060760648
Nonfiction / History
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The Reviewer

Brenda Weeaks
Reviewed 2005
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