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From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge by Brian Martin

From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Canada and the Civil War

Brian Martin

ECW Press · Print & ebook · October 25, 2022

Filled with engaging stories and astonishing facts, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada’s role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives.

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in Canada’s role in the American Civil War
Themes
Canada’s role in the American Civil War, Cross-border refuge during the Civil War, Canada–U.S. relations during wartime
Genres
Civil War Era, Canadian History, Civil Wars

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Filled with engaging stories and astonishing facts, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada’s role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives.

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A surprising 20,000 Canadians went south to take up arms on both sides of the conflict, while thousands of enslaved people, draft dodgers, deserters, recruiters, plotters, and spies fled northward to take shelter in the attic that is Canada. Though many escaped slavery and found safety through the Underground Railroad, they were later joined by KKK members wanted for murder. Confederate President Jefferson Davis along with several of his emissaries and generals found refuge on Canadian soil, and many plantation owners moved north of the border. Award-winning journalist Brian Martin will open eyes in both Canada and the United States to how the two countries and their citizens interacted during the Civil War and the troubled times that surrounded it.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in Canada’s role in the American Civil War
  • Readers exploring cross-border refuge and migration during the Civil War

Where it sits

Civil War Era86%
Canadian History37%
Civil Wars27%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Civil Wars
  • Civil War Era
Authors
Brian Martin
Publisher
ECW Press
Published
October 25, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Canada’s role in the American Civil War · Cross-border refuge during the Civil War · Canada–U.S. relations during wartime
Reading lane
Civil Wars