From Dixie to Canada: Romances and Realities of the Underground Railroad

"From Dixie to Canada: Romances and Realities of the Underground Railroad" by H. U. (Homer Uri) Johnson is a late 1800s story about the Underground Railroad and people escaping slavery. The story tells true stories of brave people escaping to freedom with the help of others, sharing the secrets of the secret network. It starts with a young enslaved boy named Jim Jones who tries to escape in 1839, but gets caught and tortured. Even though he is tortured, he still doesn't reveal details about the Underground Railroad, but he gives hints of the route. As the story goes forward, we see more figures who bravely pursue freedom from slavery, like Jo, Nancy, Harry, and Kate.