Having himself shipped as if he were an order of dry goods was an audacious act to those eager to strike a blow against slavery. Yet, the story of Mr. Brown’s flight from slavery — several hours of which he endured upside down — never quite earned the recognition it deserved.
via When Special Delivery Meant Deliverance for a Fugitive Slave – City Room Blog – NYTimes.com.
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