Fergus M Bordewich, Author of The Great Debate, Washington, Bound for Canaan the Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America

“A peerless narrative of one of the most momentous—and ambiguous—episodes in American history.”
—Adam Goodheart, 1861

“brilliantly constructed...”
—Richard A. Baker, U.S. Senate Historian Emeritus

“compelling...”
—James M. McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom

“vivid, insightful history... gripping, vigorous...”
—Publishers Weekly

“One of 2012's Best Books”
—Washington Post

“...an excellent book... probably as close to a definitive history as we’re likely to see.”—WS Journal

“ ...utterly compelling...”—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“ ...spellbinding... Highly recommended...”
—lIBRARY jOURNAL

“This fast-paced narrative is the best account we have of... the Underground Railroad.”
—James M. McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom

“...a masterful story—a deeply American story—of the human quest for freedom.”
—CORNEL WEST, race matters

“Washington is a must-read for anyone fascinated by politics and the backroom story of American history.”
—U.S. Senator Charles Schumer

“a tour de force...”
—DAVID LEVERING LEWIS, author of W.E.B. Dubois

“...a splendid and eminently readable account.”
—Michael Korda, author of Ike and Ulysses S. Grant

“Bordewich tells a fascinating tale, and tells it well.”
—Publishers Weekly