The story is narrated from the perspective of Lizbet Charles, a teenage girl living in the South during the pre-Civil War era. Lizbet is a white girl who becomes deeply sympathetic to the plight of enslaved African Americans and their quest for freedom. She decides to take action by becoming part of the Underground Railroad, a dangerous and clandestine operation.Lizbet's journey takes her through a series of perilous adventures as she assists runaway slaves in their quest for freedom. Alon...

In 'North by Night,' Peter Burchard crafts an evocative tale set against the harsh backdrop of the American North during the 19th century. Through a blend of lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Burchard explores the themes of survival, resilience, and the quest for freedom, all encapsulated within the dramatic struggles of individuals navigating a world fraught with both natural and societal obstacles. The novel'Äôs meticulous attention to historical detail places it firmly within the traditi...

This is a relentless, spellbinding tale of the capture and escape of two Yankee prisoners at the turning point of the Civil War. The Seventh Connecticut Cavalry was sent to South Carolina to occupy the islands along the coast. In a bloody battle with the Rebels, Lieutenants Peter Bradford and Red Kelly are captured and sent by box car to a prison in Columbia. Their daily attempt to stay alive amid the squalor of prison is sparked by a dream nurtured by both men. When the time is finally ri...

Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G&D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations.Oscar is a baby elephant who loves watching everything around him—there are so many interesting things to see! But when he gets distracted by the peanut man during the circus parade, he loses his mama!...

This story opens on St. Helena Island in July 1863. It is fiction but the battle and prison experiences of Lieutenant Timothy Bradford are based on those of Captain V. B. Chamberlain of the Seventh Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. The Seventh Connecticut was part of an expeditionary force which was sent to South Carolina in October 1861 to occupy the islands along the coast and establish a base for military operations against the city of Charleston. Union troops occupied the town of Beaufor...