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Come August, Come Freedom: A Journey to the Heart of the Underground Railroad

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In the antebellum South, slavery was a brutal and dehumanizing institution. Enslaved people were treated as property, and they had no rights or freedoms. They were forced to work long hours in the fields, and they were often beaten or whipped for even minor offenses.

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But even in the darkest of times, there were people who dared to fight for freedom. The Underground Railroad was a secret network of abolitionists who helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the North. These brave men and women risked their lives to help others, and they played a vital role in the fight to end slavery.

Come August, Come Freedom tells the gripping story of the Underground Railroad through the eyes of those who lived it. Author Marjoleine Kars tells the story of Ellen Crafts, a young enslaved woman who disguised herself as a white man in Free Download to escape to freedom. She also tells the story of Levi Coffin, a white abolitionist who helped hundreds of enslaved people escape to freedom.

Levi Coffin, A White Abolitionist Who Helped Hundreds Of Enslaved People Escape To Freedom Come August Come Freedom: The Bellows The Gallows And The Black General Gabriel

Come August, Come Freedom is a powerful and moving story of courage, resilience, and hope. It is a story that will inspire readers of all ages.

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"Come August, Come Freedom is a beautifully written and deeply moving account of the Underground Railroad. Marjoleine Kars brings to life the stories of the brave men and women who risked their lives to fight for freedom." -The New York Times

"Come August, Come Freedom is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true story of the Underground Railroad. Marjoleine Kars has done a masterful job of weaving together the personal stories of those who lived it with the larger historical context." -The Washington Post

About the Author

Marjoleine Kars is an award-winning author and historian. She has written extensively about the Underground Railroad, and she has led tours of Underground Railroad sites for over 20 years. Kars is a passionate advocate for social justice, and she believes that the story of the Underground Railroad is still relevant today.