Examines the life of the twentieth-century African-American singer and actor who spoke out against racism and injustice.
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Gr 4-8-Tubman's remarkable journey as a leader of the Underground Railroad is chronicled in this well-researched biography. The book discusses the woman's life from her birth into slavery on a Maryland plantation around 1820 (the exact date is unknown) until her death in 1913. In discussing Tubman's life as a slave, Schraff does not gloss over the harsh treatment her subject received. The book also mentions Tubman's service to the Union during the Civil War, working as a nurse, scout, and spy. Her extraordinary story reads like an adventure and, indeed, this text flows as swiftly as a novel. Crisp, black-and-white photos and an uncluttered layout add to the appeal. This compelling volume will be useful for reports.
Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Moses of the Underground Railroad,
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This review is from: Harriet Tubman: Moses of the Underground Railroad (African-American Biographies (Enslow)) (Library Binding)
In 1820, a black women named Harriet Tubman was born. She was a slave since she was a child, but in 1849 she escaped her slave owner and moved to a state against slavery called Pennsylvania. In 1850 she found a path called the underground railroad that was used to help slaves escape owners. For the next seven years, Harriet Tubman was the best conductor of the underground railroad.
This book is very important because it tells the story of a great women who believed in what she did and never gave up which teaches us today to do the same. The book is organized with chapters which helps the reader not get confused as much.
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