A definitive full-scale biography of the legendary fugitive slave turned "conductor" on the Underground Railroad describes Tubman's youth in the antebellum South, her escape to Philadelphia, her successful efforts to liberate slaves, and her work as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War. 25,000 first printing. - (Baker & Taylor)

A biography of the fugitive slave turned "conductor" on the Underground Railroad describes Tubman's youth in the South, her escape to Philadelphia, her efforts to liberate slaves, and her work for the Union Army. - (Baker & Taylor)

"At last Harriet Tubman...has received the stunning and major biography that she has so long deserved...absolutely thrilling..." (Gail Buckley, author of American Patriots). "...in this lively biography...Clinton has restored this indomitable woman to her rightful place as one of the true heroes...." (David Herbert Donald, Charles Warren Professor of American History Emeritus, Harvard University) - (Little Brown & Co)