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Life in a Safe Harbour

PART ONE: THE ATTIC

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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, abolitionists in Canada, early ideas of segregation and integration, black communities in Canada, the Dawn Settlement at Dresden, and  Methodist preacher and activists Josiah Henson and his connection to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

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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.