The Refugees From Slavery In Canada West: Report To The Freedmen's Inquiry Commission - Paperback

by S. G. Howe (Author)

""The Refugees From Slavery In Canada West: Report To The Freedmen�������s Inquiry Commission"" by S.G. Howe is a historical document that provides a detailed account of the experiences of former slaves who fled to Canada West (now Ontario) during the mid-19th century. The report was written in 1864 and was intended to inform the Freedmen's Inquiry Commission, a government agency established to investigate the condition of newly freed slaves in the United States.The book is divided into several sections, each of which examines a different aspect of the refugees' lives in Canada West. The first section provides a brief history of the Underground Railroad, the network of abolitionists and sympathetic individuals who helped slaves escape to freedom in Canada. The following sections describe the refugees' journey to Canada, their experiences in their new homes, and their efforts to establish new lives in a foreign country.Throughout the book, Howe provides detailed descriptions of the refugees' living conditions, their employment opportunities, and their interactions with the local community. He also includes numerous firsthand accounts from former slaves, which provide valuable insights into their experiences and perspectives.Overall, ""The Refugees From Slavery In Canada West: Report To The Freedmen�������s Inquiry Commission"" is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Underground Railroad and the experiences of former slaves in Canada. It provides a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of slavery and emancipation in North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.