Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman (eBook)

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2022
150 Seiten
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859-654739260-6 (EAN)

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Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman - Sarah H. Bradford
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In 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman' by Sarah H. Bradford, readers are transported into the world of the renowned abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book provides vivid descriptions of Tubman's heroic exploits in helping enslaved individuals escape to freedom. Bradford's detailed accounts of Tubman's daring missions and her unwavering commitment to the cause of liberation offer readers a powerful insight into the brutal history of slavery in the United States. The book serves as a valuable historical document shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of one of the most courageous figures in American history. Sarah H. Bradford, a biographer and historian, was inspired to write about Harriet Tubman's life after meeting and interviewing her personally. Bradford's dedication to preserving Tubman's legacy is evident in her meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Her passion for social justice and equality shines through in the pages of this compelling biography. I highly recommend 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman' to readers interested in American history, the fight against slavery, and the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman. Bradford's gripping narrative and Tubman's remarkable story will leave a lasting impact on all who delve into this important work.

Sarah Hopkins Bradford (1818-1912) was a nineteenth-century American writer known for her biographies and works that delocalized the lives of notable African Americans during a time when their stories were often overlooked or forgotten by the mainstream population. Among her literary contributions, Bradford is best remembered for her 1869 work, 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman,' an important early biography of the famed Underground Railroad conductor and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. Born into a Quaker family with strong abolitionist leanings, Bradford's upbringing instilled in her a sense of justice and a commitment to anti-slavery causes, which would significantly shape her writing career. With a narrative style that mixes the factual recounting of Tubman's extraordinary life with a novelist's flair for drama and emotion, Bradford's biography was instrumental in promoting the accomplishments of Tubman as well as engaging the public in the broader abolitionist and early civil rights movements. 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman' not only illuminated the life of its remarkable subject but also provided eye-opening accounts of the experiences of slaves and their strife for freedom. Despite the lack of extensive personal papers, Bradford's impact on literary and historical preservation, particularly within African American history, remains significant.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Geschichte / Politik 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
Schlagworte 19th century American heroines • african-american history • African American History • American Female Hero • Antebellum America biography • Biographical Narrative • Black History Month • Civil Rights historical accounts • Civil War • civil war era • cultural heroes literature • Dreams From My Father • female authorship • freedom fighter • Harriet Tubman biography • Harriet Tubman Legacy • historical biography • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Martin Luther King • Obama • oprah • Sarah H. Bradford writings • Slavery and freedom narratives • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad • Underground Railroad • underground railroad books • Union Army Spy • women abolitionists
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