Harriet Tubman [Paperback]

H. TUBMAN (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

Inspiring story of bravery, perseverance, and self-sacrifice recalls the courageous life of one of the most well-known "conductors" on the Underground Railroad. This memorable biography recalls the former slave's grim childhood, her perilous experiences leading slaves into Canada, her efforts as a nurse, cook, and scout for the Union Army, and more.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Sarah Bradford is a historian and biographer. She is the bestselling author of several biographies, including Disraeli, selected as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year; George VI; Princess Grace; and The New York Times bestseller Elizabeth. Married to the Viscount Bangor, she lives in London.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Citadel; 4th Printing edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806504153
• ISBN-13: 978-0806504155
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,727,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exemplary Life, May 8, 2000

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Adrienne Campbell (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harriet Tubman the Moses of Her People (Hardcover)

I first read this book in my last year as an undergrad-- and it had a profound effect on me immediately. Sarah Bradford's account of this courageous woman is revealing not only because it was written during Harriet Tubman's time (thereby showing some of the abolitionist sentiment of this period), but also because it contains Harriet Tubman's views on Harriet Tubman. Harriet's perspective of her own life is a deeply spiritual one--and the spiritual panoramic begins from her birth to old age, the common thread being her faith in God, her unshakable vision of freedom, and her consuming desire to see the freedom of others come to pass. Her courage, her incredible faith in God, her selflessness and sacrifice, her almost brutal determination, and her demonstrated love for others will bring those who read this book into a deep self-examination. "Harriet Tubman" is a transforming book that I will read over and over. I recommend this book for all ages, and for anyone doing indepth research on Tubman's roles as an Underground Railroad conductor and abolitionist, Civil War nurse, soldier,and spy. Many thanks to the publishers for making this classic available for this generation.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great..., February 20, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Harriet Tubman (Paperback)

I thought that this book was great. I enjoyed that it was written by someone in Harriet's time, except that some of the terminolgy is confusing. If you read this book, you will learn a lot about Harriet, and her adventures, but remember the dictionary!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God Bless Mrs. Tubman, February 16, 2003

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Lamont G. Sible Jr. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harriet Tubman (Paperback)

A very informative book. Prior to reading this book, I had assumed Mrs. Tubman took her people to the North, the land of "Freedom". I was wrong, Mrs. Tubman had to take her people all the way to Canada, to be free. In the North, with the passage of the fugitive slave act, Harriett Tubman knew her people would/and could be 'captured' by Northern slave catches, ( who frequently captured free African-Americans as well) and sold them back into slavery) Traveling at night, hiding in the swamps, carring laudnum to keep the crying babies from crying and giving them away, and a pistol for safety, and risking her very life should she be captured.

I regret there was never more recorded history on Harriett Tubman. Her bravery, and heroism are awe inspiring. She risked her life 19 times, to save her people, and bring them to Canada, for Canada was the end of the Undergound Railroad.

Mrs. Tubman serves as a true American Hero, that went far beyond and above, what the vast majority of us would do.

I take my hat off to you, Mrs Tubman. God Bless you.