Runaway Slaves

Delve into the world of runaway slaves with this groundbreaking analysis by America's foremost African American historian, John Hope Franklin. Contrary to popular belief, significant numbers of slaves rebelled against their masters and struggled to attain freedom. By examining documents and planters' records, this book sheds light on where, when, and how slaves escaped, and how they survived away from the plantation. It also examines the reactions of the white slaveholding class, revealing a deeper understanding of the South's "most peculiar institution."