Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1
A Peculiar Institution
Chapter 2
Neglected Weed
Chapter 3
From Bondage to Freedom
Chapter 4
The Underground Railroad
Chapter 5
Return to the Jaws
Chapter 6
Small-Scale Guerrilla Warfare
Chapter 7
The Struggle Widens
Chapter 8
"This Black Heroine"
Chapter 9
Impoverished Legend
Chapter 10
Mother Tubman
Why Harriet Tubman Matters
Timeline
Primary Documents
Bibliography
Index

Promotional Information

Harriet Tubman: A Life in American History is an indispensable resource for high school and college students about the life and times of anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman, who exemplifies how slaves took the initiative to free themselves and others.

About the Author

Kerry Walters, PhD, is professor emeritus of philosophy at Gettysburg College.

Reviews

Highly recommended. All readership levels.
*Choice*

The 2019 Oscar-nominated movie Harriet has heightened interest in this important figure. A solid offering, with opportunity for further exploration of issues central to Tubman's lifetime.
*Library Journal*