Dive into ePUB & PDF of ‘Flee North’ by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Scott Shane, and discover the incredible story of Thomas Smallwood, a man who bought his own freedom, led hundreds to liberty, and gave the Underground Railroad its name.
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the remarkable life of an American hero nearly forgotten by history?
This book is expected to be release on September 19, 2023.
In ‘Flee North Scott Shane ePUB,’ born into slavery, Thomas Smallwood’s journey from bondage to self-education and freedom is awe-inspiring. By the 1840s, he was working as a shoemaker just a stone’s throw away from the U.S. Capitol.
Smallwood partnered with a young white activist, Charles Torrey, and together they organized large-scale escapes from Washington, Baltimore, and nearby regions, guiding enslaved individuals to freedom in the North.
Their mission raced against ruthless figures like Hope Slatter, a prominent slave trader profiting from an industry that forcibly separated one million enslaved people from their families, selling them into the brutal cotton and sugar plantations of the Deep South.
Smallwood became the beacon of hope for those in imminent danger of being sold into the South, risking his own freedom to combat what he deemed “the most inhuman system that ever blackened the pages of history.”
He documented these daring escapes through satirical newspaper columns, openly ridiculing the slaveholders, traders, and complicit authorities.
In ‘Flee North,’ you will learn:
- The untold story of Thomas Smallwood, a courageous abolitionist and liberator.
- The origins of the Underground Railroad and its critical role in the fight against slavery.
- The challenging and often perilous journeys to freedom taken by enslaved individuals.
- The complexities of heroes, villains, and enduring racial inequity in American cities today.
As America grapples with its painful history and confronts the enduring legacy of white supremacy, ‘Flee North’ offers an essential narrative that sheds light on a forgotten hero, providing insights into the struggles and triumphs of those who fought against a brutal system of oppression.