Uncle Tom'S Journey From Maryland To Canada - By Edna M Troiano ( Paperback )

The incredible life story of Josiah Henson, a former slave who became an international celebrity and inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, is revealed in this captivating biography.

Born into slavery in La Plata, Maryland, Henson was auctioned off as a child to pay his owner's debt, enduring numerous trials and abuse along the way.

Despite these challenges, he earned the trust of his slaveholder by exhibiting intelligence and skill, ultimately earning his freedom.

Daringly, he escaped to Canada with his wife and children, where he established a settlement and school for fugitives, and repeatedly returned to the United States to help lead others to freedom along the Underground Railroad.

Henson's remarkable life is chronicled in this book, which also explores the sites devoted to his memory.

Don't miss out on this inspiring true story of courage, perseverance, and hope.