Harriet, the Moses of Her People
by Sarah H. Bradford (1818–1912)
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- 15 chapters
- Reading level: 7th grade
"Harriet, the Moses of Her People" by Sarah H. Bradford is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Harriet Tubman, a remarkable figure known for her pivotal role in the Underground Railroad, where she courageously led hundreds of slaves to freedom following her own escape from bondage. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the early life of Harriet Tubman, depicting her childhood amidst the hardships of slavery on a Southern plantation. It highlights her physical and emotional struggles, including a severe injury inflicted by her master, which plagued her throughout her life. As Harriet matures, her innate desire for freedom ignites, leading her to contemplate the future of her people. The section sets the stage for Tubman's eventual transformation into a fierce advocate for her community, driven by profound faith and unwavering determination. Through vivid illustrations of her aspirations, and her evolving spiritual connection, the opening establishes the heroic “Moses” persona Tubman would embody as she embarks on her dangerous missions to liberate others from slavery.
- African Americans · Biography
- Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913
- Enslaved persons · United States · Biography
- Underground Railroad
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My Dear Madam
I am very glad to learn that you are about to publish a revised edition of your life of that heroic woman, Harriet Tubman, by whose assistance so many American slaves were enabled to break their bonds.
During the period of my official connection with the Anti-Slavery office in New York, I saw her frequently, when she came there with the companies of slaves, whom she had successfully piloted away from the South; and often listened with wonder to the story of her adventures and hair-breadth escapes.
She always told her tale with a modesty which showed how unconscious she was of having done anything more than her simple duty. No one who listened to her could doubt her perfect truthfulness and integrity.
Her shrewdness in planning the escape of slaves, her skill in avoiding arrest, her courage in every emergency, and her willingness to endure hardship and face any danger for the sake of her poor followers was phenomenal.
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This free edition of Harriet, the Moses of Her People by Sarah H. Bradford comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #9999, released 2006-02-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, History - American, History - Modern (1750+), History - Religious.
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