Like so many people I purchased [b:His Promised Land: The Autobiography of John P. Parker, Former Slave and Conductor on the Underground Railroad|1120775|His Promised Land The Autobiography of John P. Parker, Former Slave and Conductor on the Underground Railroad|John P. Parker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1365393060l/1120775._SX50_.jpg|1107852] while visiting the Parker House in Ripley, Ohio. That is a deeply moving place to visit and the stories told by the tour guides are both disturbing and inspirational.
This book is a wonderful memoir filled with both moments of terror, moments of humor, and moments of very deep truth.
All profits from the book go to the Parker House so I would recommend buying a new copy and enjoying it in the comfort of your home remembering how far removed from the insanity of that time we all are. Read and learn from its history. Let's not repeat those mistakes.