Places of the Underground Railroad: Ripley, Ohio

by John L. Hoh, Jr.

Overview

A look at the buildings and people that made Ripley, Ohio, famous as a stop on the infamous Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was the clandestine operation whereby Abolitionists and sympathizers aided slaves to escape to freedom first to the northern states, then to Canada after the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012763730
Publisher:	H2O Scrolls & Codices/CheddarBrau Publications
Publication date:	06/27/2011
Series:	Places/People of the Underground Railroad , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	262 KB

About the Author

John is a technical writer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He lives with his wife,
Maija, and son, Matthew, plus two cats. John has written numerous
articles for newspapers and magazines, including a number of on-line
magazines such as HOWS Magazine, ArenaFan, and Suite 101.com, and
BookIdeas.com (Senior Editor). John also has written over two dozen
books. These books include John's love for his faith, his interest in
aviation history and the Underground Railroad, and select theological
topics. John once studied for the public ministry and attended Lutheran
seminaries for four years after graduating from Northwestern College in
Watertown, Wisconsin.

Editorial Reviews

Through the author's writing and attempt to educate us, we recognize the epic tragedy of slavery, and during a time when the country was at odds with itself, there were still those compassionate individuals who held strong convictions and risked their own prosperity and lives to help runaway slaves find the freedom land.

Kimberly J. Largent-Christopher