The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

Colson Whitehead

Overview

Cora, a slave on a Georgia cotton plantation, endures a brutal existence. When a fellow slave, Caesar, reveals the existence of the Underground Railroad, they decide to escape north. In this reimagining, the Underground Railroad is a physical entity, a train carrying fugitives. Their journey takes them through various states, each presenting unique dangers and challenges as they seek freedom from bondage and the relentless slave catcher, Ridgeway.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in historical fiction set in the antebellum South.
• Those seeking powerful narratives about resilience and the fight for freedom.
• Fans of Colson Whitehead's distinctive storytelling.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Publication Year: 2017
• ISBN: 9780708898406