Books with title Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

This simple, unvarnished account recalls the courageous life of Harriet Tubman, one of the best-known “conductors” on the Underground Railroad. First published in 1869 and privately printed to raise funds for “the Moses of her people,” Sarah Bradford’s memorable biography recalls the former slave’s grim childhood; her perilous experiences leading slaves into Canada; her efforts as a Civil War nurse, cook, and scout for the Union Army; and her post-conflict endeavors to aid and educate former slaves.An inspiring story of bravery, perseverance, and self-sacrifice, this accurate, reliable account by Tubman’s contemporary is essential reading for students of American history and African-American studies.

First published in 1886, “Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People” is the fascinating biography of Harriet Tubman by American author and historian Sarah H. Bradford. The second of Bradford’s works on the life of the courageous former slave and abolitionist, Tubman herself worked closely with the author to ensure that the details of her amazing life were captured accurately. Bradford’s biography begins with Tubman’s birth into slavery in Maryland in 1822 and her brutal life before she escaped to Philadelphia in 1849. She returned to Maryland and rescued members of her family and many more slaves on the Underground Railroad. Deeply devout and spiritual, Tubman was given the name Moses by those she helped on the way to freedom and was famous for never losing one of her charges. She played an important role in the 1859 raid on Harper’s Ferry and worked as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army during the Civil War, a remarkable assignment for a woman of color at that time. After her retirement, Tubman remained an important political activist and fought hard for women’s suffrage and civil rights. “Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People” endures as a moving and inspiring story of bravery and compassion.

First published in 1886, “Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People” is the fascinating biography of Harriet Tubman by American author and historian Sarah H. Bradford. The second of Bradford’s works on the life of the courageous former slave and abolitionist, Tubman herself worked closely with the author to ensure that the details of her amazing life were captured accurately. Bradford’s biography begins with Tubman’s birth into slavery in Maryland in 1822 and her brutal life before she escaped to Philadelphia in 1849. She returned to Maryland and rescued members of her family and many more slaves on the Underground Railroad. Deeply devout and spiritual, Tubman was given the name Moses by those she helped on the way to freedom and was famous for never losing one of her charges. She played an important role in the 1859 raid on Harper’s Ferry and worked as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army during the Civil War, a remarkable assignment for a woman of color at that time. After her retirement, Tubman remained an important political activist and fought hard for women’s suffrage and civil rights. “Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People” endures as a moving and inspiring story of bravery and compassion. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

After reaching Philadelphia, Tubman began thinking of her family. "I was a stranger in a strange land," she said later. "My father, my mother, my brothers and sisters, and friends were in Maryland. But I was free, and they should be free." For 11 years Tubman returned again and again to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, rescuing some 70 slaves in 13 expeditions, including her three other brothers, Henry, Ben, and Robert, their wives, and some of their children. She also provided specific instructions for about 50 to 60 other fugitives who escaped to the north.

This simple, unvarnished account recalls the courageous life of Harriet Tubman, one of the best-known “conductors” on the Underground Railroad. First published in 1869 and privately printed to raise funds for “the Moses of her people,” Sarah Bradford’s memorable biography recalls the former slave’s grim childhood; her perilous experiences leading slaves into Canada; her efforts as a Civil War nurse, cook, and scout for the Union Army; and her post-conflict endeavors to aid and educate former slaves.An inspiring story of bravery, perseverance, and self-sacrifice, this accurate, reliable account by Tubman’s contemporary is essential reading for students of American history and African-American studies.

Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Harriet Ross; 1820 – March 10, 1913) was an African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made more than thirteen missions to rescue more than 70 slaves using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She later helped John Brown recruit men for his raid on Harpers Ferry, and in the post-war era struggled for women's suffrage. Sarah Hopkins Bradford (1818 - 1912) was an American writer and historian, best known today for her two pioneering biography books on Harriet Tubman. Most of her work consists of children's literature. Check out our other books at www.dogstailbooks.co.uk

After reaching Philadelphia, Tubman began thinking of her family. "I was a stranger in a strange land," she said later. "My father, my mother, my brothers, and sisters, and friends were in Maryland. But I was free, and they should be free." For 11 years Tubman returned again and again to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, rescuing some 70 slaves in 13 expeditions, including her three other brothers, Henry, Ben, and Robert, their wives and some of their children.