This book contains the following story:
The Underground Railroad
No. of pages 128
Published: 2015
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"The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead, not Charlotte Taylor, follows the harrowing journey of Cora, a young enslaved woman who escapes from a Georgia plantation. The story reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad with tracks and tunnels. As Cora travels through various states, she encounters different societies, each reflecting distinct attitudes towards race and freedom. The novel explores themes of systemic racism, resilience, and the quest for identity, portraying the brutal realities of slavery and the hope for liberation. Cora's relentless pursuit of freedom highlights the human spirit's strength in the face of oppression. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Our Shared History .
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Enslow Publishing .
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