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Josiah Henson was born into slavery in La Plata, Maryland, and auctioned off as a child to pay his owner's debt. After numerous trials and abuse, he earned the trust of his slaveholder by exhibiting intelligence and skill.


Daringly, he escaped to Canada with his wife and children. There he…

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1 author picked Uncle Tom's Journey from Maryland to Canada as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book traces the journey of the original Uncle Tom from Maryland to Canada and his efforts to bring other enslaved people to freedom! The story of an amazing life and a courageous man!

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