Chapter one explores the story of slavery in early Upper Canada and the United States. Topics discussed include the story of Chloe Cooley, early abolitionists in Canada and the British Empire, the role of John Graves Simcoe in Canada, and the 1792 act to limit slavery in upper Canada.
Brian Martin was an award-winning journalist for more than 40 years, telling the stories of Southwestern Ontario, where most of From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge takes place. He has written two true crime books, several biographies and baseball histories, and is a member of two historical societies. He lives in London, ON.
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This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.