Harriet Tubman was called many things—Moses by the enslaved people she led to freedom, General Tubman by John Brown, and a criminal by those who sought to capture her. But who was the woman behind the legend?
In this definitive biography, Harriet Tubman is revealed as more than just a conductor on the Underground Railroad. She was a spy, a strategist, a fierce abolitionist, and a woman of extraordinary courage who risked her life repeatedly to fight for justice. Drawing on impeccable research, this compelling narrative offers a sweeping historical vision of slavery, resistance, and the power of one determined individual to change history.
A New York Times notable book, this essential biography brings to life one of America’s most extraordinary figures like never before.
