"Discusses the development of the Underground Railroad used by escaped slaves to travel north to freedom. Also discusses the challenges faced by these Black settlers after reaching Canada." -- Provided by publisher.

Chapter 1. Origins of the Underground Railroad -- Chapter 2. Travelling the Underground Railroad -- Chapter 3. Canadian stations -- Chapter 4. Life in Canada -- Chpater 5. Where they settled -- Chapter 6. Legacy of the Underground Railroad -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index -- About the author.