The encyclopedia takes a broad, multidisciplinary approach to the history of the period. It includes general and specific entries on politics and business, labor, industry, agriculture, education and youth, law and legislative affairs, literature, music, the performing and visual arts, health...

chapter A-Z Entries -- chapter Chronology -- chapter Appendix A: Genealogies -- chapter Appendix B: Passengers of the Underground Railroad -- chapter Appendix C: Underground Railroad Operatives by State and Province -- chapter Primary Source Bibliography -- chapter Secondary Source Bibliography...