The Underground Railroad

Set in the context of the 1800s, this book explores the complexities surrounding the acceptance and rejection of slavery through the lens of the Underground Railroad. It presents various forms of evidence, including auction posters and interviews, to illustrate how personal benefit influenced perspectives on slavery. The narrative emphasizes the role of prejudice and context in shaping interpretations of evidence, encouraging readers to apply critical thinking to their own analyses. Contemporary parallels highlight the recurring theme of selective interpretation of history.