The History of the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue

Summary

This audio book is based on the famous and successful slave rescue mission," Titled the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue. " A true historical account of how a fugitive slave named John was rescued from slave catchers from Kentucky in Wellington Ohio in the mid-nineteenth century. Thirty -seven men were indicted and put on trial for rescuing John in violation of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. It is this trial which is the center of attention for this audiobook production. Multiple character voices duplicating the officers of the court places the listener in this courtroom drama. Legal ramifications of the indictment are also brought to light. Various flaws in Ohio's legal system aligned with racial injustice also takes the center stage. Never before has an historical account of this nature been presented to history buffs and all interested parties of Ohio's fascinating history.