The Jerry Rescue
Download or Read eBook The Jerry Rescue PDF written by Angela F. Murphy and published by Critical Historical Encounters. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Angela F. Murphy |
| Publisher | : Critical Historical Encounters |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0199913609 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780199913602 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Jerry Rescue by : Angela F. Murphy
Book excerpt: This micro-history explores how the passage of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 affected fugitive slaves, free blacks, abolitionists, and northern white citizens. The book presents a narrative of the events surrounding the arrest of William "Jerry" Henry on October 1, 1851.--Publisher's description.
