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This biography presents Harriet Tubman’s life in concise, reader‑friendly language suitable for young adults. It highlights her pivotal role in rescuing more than 300 enslaved people, including her elderly parents, by guiding them to freedom along the Underground Railroad. The account emphasizes her courage, leadership, and enduring legacy as one of America’s most celebrated African‑American women.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Catherine Nichols
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