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This biography traces Harriet Tubman’s remarkable journey, beginning with her birth into slavery in 1822 and continuing through her courageous escape to the North. It highlights her relentless work with the Underground Railroad, guiding countless enslaved people to freedom.
During the Civil War, Tubman continued her mission, serving as a spy, nurse, and conductor for Union forces. Her story illustrates the profound impact one determined woman can have on the fight for liberty and equality in the United States.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Sharon Shavers Gayle
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