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History 19th Century

One More River to Cross

by (author) Bryan Prince

Publisher
Dundurn
Initial publish date
Jan 2012
Category
19th Century, Native American, Cultural Heritage
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459701540
    Publish Date
    Jan 2012
    List Price
    $8.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459701557
    Publish Date
    Jan 2012
    List Price
    $24.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459701533
    Publish Date
    Jan 2012
    List Price
    $24.99

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In the early to mid-19th century, Isaac Brown, a slave, was accused of the attempted murder of a prominent plantation owner, despite there being no evidence of his guilt. Brown, after enduring two brutal floggings, was shipped to a New Orleans slave pen. From there the resourceful Brown was able to make a daring escape to Philadelphia in the free state of Pennsylvania. His biggest error was writing a note informing his free wife and 11 children in Maryland of his whereabouts. The note was intercepted and led to his arrest and extradition back to Maryland.

While engaged in researching an ancestor named Isaac Brown, Bryan Prince encountered the very high-profile case of what turned out to be a different Isaac Brown. The story of this slave, with its culmination in Brown's dramatic escape and ultimate success in crossing the border into Canada, is the riveting subject of historian Bryan Prince's latest book.

About the author

Bryan Prince is a respected historical researcher on the Underground Railroad, slavery, and abolition. His previous books include One More River to Cross, A Shadow on the Household, and I Came As a Stranger. Bryan is in demand as a presenter throughout North America, and he and his wife were awarded the 2011 prize for the Advancement of Knowledge by the Underground Railroad Free Press. He lives in North Buxton, Ontario.

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