Anchored in Hope: Nebraska Pioneers and Underground Railroad Conductors Gil and Sarah Glasgow

The true saga of pioneers who built a family on the Nebraska frontier while helping others find freedomGil and Sarah Glasgow were resilient pioneers whose unwavering commitment to freedom and family shaped both their descendants’ future and the lives of those escaping slavery. From Ohio to Iowa and on to the rugged frontier of Peru, Nebraska, they raised seven children while serving as conductors on the Underground Railroad.Grounded in over 1,000 documented sources, this sweeping family saga unfolds against the backdrop of westward expansion, the Civil War, and the sweeping technological changes of the late 19th century. More than one family’s history, it is an American story in which every reader can find a part of themselves. Read more