Harriet Tubman
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Celebrated for her exploits as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman has entered history as one of nineteenth-century America's most enduring and important figures....
Published By Back Bay Books
Format Paperback
Category
Number Of Pages 304
Publication Date 01/05/2005
ISBN 9780316155946
Dimensions 5.65 inches x 8.35 inches
"A thrilling reading experience. It expands outward from Tubman's individual story to give a sweeping, historical vision of slavery."—NPR's Fresh Air
"Clinton's well-researched book reveals Harriet Tubman to be even more remarkable than her legend."—Liza Featherstone, Newsday
"Superior. Clinton wisely keeps the focus on Tubman and her remarkable life...This compelling biography brings alive the passion of those tormented times."—Deirdre Donahue, USA Today
"A lucid, well-researched biography that contextualizes a remarkable life in all its remarkable accomplishment."—Darryl Lorenzo Wellington, Christian Science Monitor
"Reads more like an adventure tale than a history lesson...This biography provides an in-depth look at Harriet Tubman and holds moments of wonder for readers."—Bernadette Adams Davis, BookPage