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Author
Colson Whitehead
Year
2017
Pages
416
ISBN-13
9782226393197

Underground Railroad

by Colson Whitehead

Underground Railroad is a history book. We hold the 2017 edition: 416 pages, ISBN 9782226393197.

Genres

HistoryHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

Themes & subjects

FictionAfrican AmericanGeneralHistoryUnderground RailroadFugitive slavesHistorical fictionLiterary

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Underground Railroad: frequently asked

What is Underground Railroad about?

Our catalog files it under Fiction, African American, General, History, Underground Railroad, Fugitive slaves, Historical fiction, Literary. These are subject headings from library cataloging, not a plot summary. Only 2 books we hold carry the heading Fugitive slaves.

What should I read if I liked Underground Railroad?

Try Colossus of New York, Apex hides the hurt, The Nickel Boys. The first is by the same author.

How long is Underground Railroad?

About 416 pages.