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From underground railroad to rebel refuge : Canada and the Civil War, Brian Martin

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From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War. Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada's role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives. A surprising 20 thousand Canadians went south to take up arms on both sides of the conflict, while thousands of enslaved people, draft dodgers, deserters, recruiters, plotters, and spies fled northward to take shelter in the attic that is Canada. Though many escaped slavery and found safety through the Underground Railroad, they were later joined by KKK members wanted for murder. Confederate President Jefferson Davis along with several of his emissaries and generals found refuge on Canadian soil, and many plantation owners moved north of the border.... Journalist Brian Martin will open eyes in both Canada and the United States about how the two countries and their citizens interacted during the Civil War and the troubled times that surrounded it
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eng
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351 pages
Isbn
9781770416383
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From underground railroad to rebel refuge : Canada and the Civil War
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From underground railroad to rebel refuge
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Canada and the Civil War
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Brian Martin
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Subject
Language
eng
Summary
From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War. Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada's role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives. A surprising 20 thousand Canadians went south to take up arms on both sides of the conflict, while thousands of enslaved people, draft dodgers, deserters, recruiters, plotters, and spies fled northward to take shelter in the attic that is Canada. Though many escaped slavery and found safety through the Underground Railroad, they were later joined by KKK members wanted for murder. Confederate President Jefferson Davis along with several of his emissaries and generals found refuge on Canadian soil, and many plantation owners moved north of the border.... Journalist Brian Martin will open eyes in both Canada and the United States about how the two countries and their citizens interacted during the Civil War and the troubled times that surrounded it
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Martin, Brian
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  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
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  • United States
  • Canada
Target audience
adult
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From underground railroad to rebel refuge : Canada and the Civil War, Brian Martin
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Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Control code
on1309870917
Dimensions
23 cm
Extent
351 pages
Isbn
9781770416383
Other physical details
illustrations, map
Label
From underground railroad to rebel refuge : Canada and the Civil War, Brian Martin
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Control code
on1309870917
Dimensions
23 cm
Extent
351 pages
Isbn
9781770416383
Other physical details
illustrations, map

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