Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom - Hardcover

Clinton, Catherine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316144924 ISBN 13: 9780316144926

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2004

Synopsis

A definitive full-scale biography of the legendary fugitive slave turned "conductor" on the Underground Railroad describes Tubman's youth in the antebellum South, her escape to Philadelphia, her successful efforts to liberate slaves, and her work as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War. 25,000 first printing.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

"At last Harriet Tubman...has received the stunning and major biography that she has so long deserved...absolutely thrilling..." (Gail Buckley, author of American Patriots). "...in this lively biography...Clinton has restored this indomitable woman to her rightful place as one of the true heroes...." (David Herbert Donald, Charles Warren Professor of American History Emeritus, Harvard University)

About the Author:

Catherine Clinton is a writer and historian with over 15 books currently in print. She has taught at Harvard University, Brandeis, and Brown. She has held chairs at the University of Richmond, and Wofford College. She lives in Connecticut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0316144924
• ISBN 13: 9780316144926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272