Beacons of Liberty
Narrated by Allyson Johnson
- Released
- June 28, 2022
- Length
- 9 hrs 36 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media
In Beacons of Liberty, Elena K. Abbott explores the journeys of free African Americans and fugitive slaves who sought freedom across international borders before the Civil War. The audiobook delves into how their migration sparked important debates about citizenship, racial justice, and the very essence of national identity in the U.S. Through engaging narratives of notable figures like Mary Ann Shadd and Martin Delany, Abbott highlights the significant impact of international free soil in the fight for emancipation and racial justice.
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