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A concise biography of Harriet Tubman (1822‑1913), detailing her escape from slavery and subsequent role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. The book outlines her courageous efforts in rescuing hundreds of enslaved people bound for freedom in the United States, and highlights her enduring legacy as an African‑American woman and hero of the abolitionist movement.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Margo McLoone
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