Harriet Tubman, conductor on the Underground Railroad
By: by Ann Petry
Edition: 1st Harper Trophy ed.
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9780064461818
Subjects: Afro-Americans; African American women; Slaves; Underground Railroad; Underground railroad; Juvenile literature; Biography
Description: Born a slave, Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom. And through hard work and her willingness to risk everything-including her life-she was able to make that dream come true. But after making her escape, Harriet realized that her own freedom was not enough. So she became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, and devoted her life to helping others make the journey out of bondage. An invisible threat to plantation owners, she served as a symbol of strength and inspiration for her people. She was the legendary "Moses," delivering hundreds from the desert of slavery. With indisputable narrative skill, Ann Petry recreates the life of a woman of great strength, bravery, and unshakeable moral fiber.
Notes: Originally published: New York : Crowell, [1955].

Includes index.