Traces Harriet Tubman's life, experience, and efforts to aid slaves in escaping to the North, as well as her assistance to the Union cause during the Civil War.
Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Harriet Tubman, a woman who spoke out against slavery in the United States and saved hundreds of African Americans by leading them north on the Underground Railroad.
Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Harriet Tubman, a woman who spoke out against slavery in the United States and saved hundreds of African Americans by leading them north on the Underground Railroad.
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(Scholastic Book Services, Jan. 1, 1971)
Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible--certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous journey.