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The Woods.
Slaves seeking freedom would often escape at Christmas since they usually had from three days to a week of holiday when they would not be expected to work, and were often given a pass to visit relatives during this time. Another opportunity for escape would be under the cover of a rain storm. The rain washed away tracks and made it difficult for dogs to follow a scent. You would have tried to get away from open spaces and main traveled roads, and head toward heavily forested areas where you could not be seen from a long distance. |