Publisher's Synopsis
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman is a historical biography written by Sarah H. Bradford and published in 1869. The book tells the story of Harriet Tubman, an African-American woman who escaped slavery and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping hundreds of other slaves to escape to freedom. The book is divided into short chapters that describe different scenes from Tubman's life, including her early years as a slave in Maryland, her escape to freedom, and her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. The book also includes stories of Tubman's bravery and resourcefulness, including her role as a spy during the Civil War.Bradford's book is based on interviews with Tubman herself, as well as with other people who knew her. The book is written in a straightforward, factual style, but also includes vivid descriptions of the people and places that Tubman encountered on her journey to freedom. Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman was an important book in its time, as it helped to raise awareness of Tubman's remarkable life and the struggle for freedom that she represented. Today, the book is still widely read and studied as a valuable historical document and a tribute to Tubman's courage and determination.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1869 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
