
Episode 86: Joshua Glover's Freedom
The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast
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The Escape of Joshua Glover
This chapter follows the courageous journey of Joshua Glover, an escaped slave who finds refuge in Racine, Wisconsin, only to be pursued by slave catchers. It explores the legal complexities surrounding his arrest and the mobilization of the local abolitionist community as they rallied to secure his freedom. The narrative culminates in a dramatic rescue, highlighting the clash between moral conviction and federal authority in the fight against slavery.
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