Taking It Further: Tubman
The prime conductor
She played a key role in the rescue of slaves and the abolition movement - many consider Harriet Tubman her people's Moses.
The woman who fought back
Discover how one woman's bravery made a real difference to thousands of lives when Mark introduces Tubman.
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Take it even further...
If you'd like to discover more about Harriet Tubman, the times she lived in and the difference she made, we've selected some strong books and weblinks to start:
Books
American Abolitionists
Stanley Harrold
Harriet Tubman. The Moses of her People
Sarah Bradford
- this book was first published in 1869 and has been reissued many time since
The Liberty Line. The Legend of the Underground Railroad
Larry Gara
The Impending Crisis, 1848-186
David Potter - pages 130-140 are especially relevant to Tubman's story
North Star to Freedom. The Story of the Underground Railroad
Gena Gorrell – this book is especially great for younger readers.
Weblinks
African American History of Western New York - focuses on Tubman
New York History Net - another perspective on Tubman
Africans in America - A PBS television production about Tubman's life.
The Slavery Business - A BBC/OU co-production about the financial gains and human misery caused by the trade in people
Content last updated: 02/02/2006
