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The Guardian
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Pub Date
Jul 31 2015
| Archive Date
Dec 15 2018
Description
In 1850, opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law grows in Philadelphia. Phyllis Lewis uses her job as a boarding house cook to expose the bounty hunters who seize runaway slaves. When the leader of her resistance cell is falsely accused of being a runaway and kidnapped by federal marshals, she resolves to rescue her friend. With the help of a harlot, a burglar, a traveling salesman, a lawyer, and a network of supporters, they confront the slaveocracy and the power and authority of the U.S. Government.
In 1850, opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law grows in Philadelphia. Phyllis Lewis uses her job as a boarding house cook to expose the bounty hunters who seize runaway slaves. When the leader of her...
Description
In 1850, opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law grows in Philadelphia. Phyllis Lewis uses her job as a boarding house cook to expose the bounty hunters who seize runaway slaves. When the leader of her resistance cell is falsely accused of being a runaway and kidnapped by federal marshals, she resolves to rescue her friend. With the help of a harlot, a burglar, a traveling salesman, a lawyer, and a network of supporters, they confront the slaveocracy and the power and authority of the U.S. Government.
Available Editions
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| ISBN |
9781509202379 |
| PRICE |
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781509202379 |
| PRICE |
$5.99 (USD)
|
Average rating from 1 member
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Polly K, Reviewer
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Aiding runaway slaves is what Phyllis Lewis does. Attempting to rescue her cell leader, Phyllis finds herself involved with many supporters against both government and slaveowners.
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Featured Reviews
Polly K, Reviewer
3 stars
3 stars
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3 stars
Aiding runaway slaves is what Phyllis Lewis does. Attempting to rescue her cell leader, Phyllis finds herself involved with many supporters against both government and slaveowners.
3 stars
3 stars
3 stars
3 stars
3 stars