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Freedom Train follows the historic life of Harriet Tubman, an African‑American woman and celebrated Underground Railroad conductor. The book recounts her daring missions to lead enslaved people to freedom and highlights her strategic bravery, leadership, and enduring legacy. Written for juvenile readers, it brings the extraordinary story of free‑trail security and resistance to life.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Dorothy Sterling
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