Harriet Tubman

ISBN-10
1605590614
ISBN-13
9781605590615
Series
Harriet Tubman
Category
African Americans
Pages
40
Language
English
Published
2009-05-01
Authors
Diane DeFord, Kaitlyn Nichols

Description

Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman became an abolitionist, humanitarian, Union spy, and suffragette. She paved the path to freedom by working on the Underground Railroad helping slaves escape to freedom. Her courage in a time of oppression has made her an icon in American history.

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