On the Edge of Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Issue in South Central Pennsylvania, 1820–1870
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David G. Smith., & David G. Smith|AUTHOR. (2014). On the Edge of Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Issue in South Central Pennsylvania, 1820–1870 . Fordham University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David G. Smith and David G. Smith|AUTHOR. 2014. On the Edge of Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Issue in South Central Pennsylvania, 1820–1870. Fordham University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David G. Smith and David G. Smith|AUTHOR. On the Edge of Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Issue in South Central Pennsylvania, 1820–1870 Fordham University Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)David G. Smith, and David G. Smith|AUTHOR. On the Edge of Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Issue in South Central Pennsylvania, 1820–1870 Fordham University Press, 2014.
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Full title | on the edge of freedom the fugitive slave issue in south central pennsylvania 1820 1870 |
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