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From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Canada and the Civil War

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Filled with engaging stories and astonishing facts, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War

Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada’s role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives.

A surprising 20,000 Canadians went south to take up arms on both sides of the conflict, while thousands of enslaved people, draft dodgers, deserters, recruiters, plotters, and spies fled northward to take shelter in the attic that is Canada. Though many escaped slavery and found safety through the Underground Railroad, they were later joined by KKK members wanted for murder. Confederate President Jefferson Davis along with several of his emissaries and generals found refuge on Canadian soil, and many plantation owners moved north of the border.

Award-winning journalist Brian Martin will open eyes in both Canada and the United States to how the two countries and their citizens interacted during the Civil War and the troubled times that surrounded it.

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Brian Martin

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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 The Introduction discusses the role Canada played in the events south of their border, the intriguing four-way relationship between Canada, the United States, Britain, and the Confederacy that … 5 $0.50

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 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, … 13 $1.30

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 Chapter Two covers the history of enslavement in pre-confederation Canada, through the French, British and Portuguese presence in the areas that would become Canada. Topics discusses the lives of … 18 $1.80

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 Chapter Three examines the experiences of newcomers to Canada West (formerly Upper Canada) in the mid-nineteenth century. Topics discussed include the formerly enslaved Tom Elice and his letters, … 17 $1.70

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 Chapter Four  focuses on  abolitionist activities and gatherings in the urban centres of Canada West. Topics discussed include abolitionist John Brown and Harriet Tubman, the … 18 $1.80

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 Chapter Five  focuses on the lead up to the Civil War in the United States. Topics discussed include William Seward and Abraham Lincoln, changing politics in the United States, the idea of a … 18 $1.80

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 Chapter Six  explores the role Canadians played in the Civil War. Topics discussed include the Wolverton boys, Canadian participation in both the Union and the Confederacy, Sarah Edmonds, … 21 $2.10

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 Chapter Seven focuses on public and financial support for the war effort during the early weeks of the Civil War. Topics discussed include the need for more men, “bounties” and public … 16 $1.60

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 Chapter Eight focuses on the base of Confederate networks in Canada. Topics discussed include Jacob Thompson and Confederate spies, the movement of men, arms, and money through Canada, and … 18 $1.80

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 Chapter Nine examines the Confederates in Canada post Civil War. Topics discussed the St. Albans raid, cross-border terrorism, and pro-confederate Canadians. 17 $1.70

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 Chapter Ten focuses on the development of Southern Ontario and Quebec. Topics discussed include tourism, hotels, pro-Confederate networks, Confederate sympathisers in Montreal, and the movement … 19 $1.90

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 Chapter Eleven focuses on the rise of the Ku Klux in both the South and Canada. Topics discussed include white supremacy, the attacking and killing of Black people, and the Bratton, Manigault and … 22 $2.20

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 Chapter Twelve focuses on the rise of London, Ontario in US-Canadian relations post Civil War. Topics discussed include bounty hunters, profiteering on newly arrived Southerners, the Tecumseh … 19 $1.90

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 Chapter Thirteen focuses on the life of Dr. J. Rufus Bratton. Topics discussed include his career, controversies, time leading the Ku Klux, and his ties to white supremacy in the US and Canada. 22 $2.20

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 Chapter Fourteen explores the legacy of Bratton’s kidnapping and the 1915 film “The Birth of a Nation.” Topics discussed include the Ku Klux Klan, white supremacy, the 1905 book … 18 $1.80

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 The Epilogue discusses the shared history of the US and Canada, racism and racial inequality in the present day, the Black Lives Matter movement, the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, and more. 8 $0.80