By Cooper H. Wingert
Much like the rest of the nation, South Central Pennsylvania
struggled with slavery. The institution lingered locally for more than fifty
years, although it was virtually extinct everywhere else within Pennsylvania.
Gradually, anti-slavery views prevailed. The Appalachian
Mountains and the Susquehanna River provided natural cover for fleeing slaves,
causing an influx of travel along the Underground Railroad. Locals like William
Wright and James McAllister assisted these runaways while publicly advocating
to abolish slavery. Historian Cooper Wingert reveals the struggles between
slavery and abolition in South Central Pennsylvania.
About the Author
Cooper H. Wingert is the author of ten books and numerous
articles on slavery and the American Civil War. He is the recipient of the 2012
Dr. James I. Robertson Jr. Literary Award for Confederate History, in
recognition for his book The Confederate Approach on Harrisburg.
ISBN 978-1467119733, The History Press, © 2016, Hardcover,
162 pages, Maps, Photographs, Illustrations, Endnotes, Bibliography & Index.
$28.99. To purchase this book click HERE.
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