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The Ingenious Escape: A Tale of Freedom and Revolution

This chapter explores the daring escape of William and Ellen Craft in 1848, focusing on Ellen's ingenious disguise as a sick white man. It also highlights the tensions in Boston as they find refuge with Lewis Hayden, amidst the backdrop of a community committed to the fight for equality and justice.

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