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Books in Voyagers to Yesterday series

  • Time Travel to Exploitation: Children of the Industrial Revolution

    Larry P. Gilbert

    Paperback (Independently published, May 5, 2017)
    As they stepped into the light, ending their visit to the days of slavery, Trevor and Holly expect to arrive back at their home in Indiana. Much to their surprise, they are not only plunged into the era of child exploitation during the Industrial Revolution, but they are separated from each other. Neither of them know if their sibling has made this trek to the past, but working separately they commit to aiding some of the young children forced to work in the factories and mines. Working against corrupt businessmen and a dishonest lawman, they strive to improve the lives of these unfortunate children and can only hope to one day return to their home and their own time.
  • Time Travel to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

    LARRY P. GILBERT

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 2, 2017)
    Volume One of the "Voyagers to Yesterday" series. Vol. 2 to be released: May, 2017With what you know today, could you help escaping slaves make it to the North?Would modern knowledge of history, science and geography enable you to protect and lead runaway slaves to freedom?In his most emotionally powerful story yet, L. P. Gilbert probes the cruelty of slavery, the dreams of escape, and previously unexplored elements of time travel. Life is tough. Escaping slave life was tougher. Having guides from the future might really be helpful! A young brother and sister are transported from their everyday lives and thrust into the year 1845. There, Trevor and Holly meet a family of runaway slaves trying to get to Canada. They won't make it without help. Using their vast knowledge of history and science, the siblings guide Jesse and his family to participants in the Underground Railroad for assistance. During their flight toward freedom, the two young guides do their best to keep the family out of the reach of bounty hunters hot on their trail. As the family runs and hides across Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana the reader learns about famous individuals involved with the Underground Railroad and many other fascinating historical events.