Taking It Further: Tubman

Mark Steel

The prime conductor

An African-American woman who played a key role in the rescue of slaves and the abolition movement - no wonder many describe Harriet Tubman as 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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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

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