Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad (American Cavalcade)

Petry, Ann Lane

ISBN 10: 1559050977 ISBN 13: 9781559050975

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp

Synopsis

A biography of the black woman whose cruel experiences as a slave in the South led her to seek freedom in the North for herself and for others through the Underground railroad.

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Review:

This classic biography, called "unusually well written and moving" by Horn Book, is a vivid and accessible portrait of one of America's most inspiring heroes. The story of the courageous woman who guided over 300 slaves to freedom is told "with insight, style and a fine narrative skill," wrote the New York Times.

From the Back Cover:

“She braved every danger, overcame every obstacle.”

Born a slave, Harriet Tubman dreamed of being free. And she was willing to risk everything—including her life—to make that dream come true.

After her dangerous escape, Harriet saw that her own liberty wasn’t enough and became a conductor on the secret Underground Railroad, helping others make the perilous journey out of bondage.

Along the way, Harriet suffered betrayal and a broken heart, but she always symbolized strength and inspiration. She was a legendary “Moses,” a hero delivering hundreds from the desert of slavery and giving them the greatest gift one can give: freedom.

About this edition

• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp
• ISBN 10: 1559050977
• ISBN 13: 9781559050975
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 175