Harriet Tubman, Kelly Mass
Harriet Tubman, Kelly Mass
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Harriet Tubman
The American Abolitionist and Political Activist

Author: Kelly Mass

Narrator: Chris Newman

Unabridged: 1 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Efalon Acies

Published: 03/09/2022


Synopsis

Harriet Tubman (March 10, 1822-- March tenth, 1913) was an abolitionist and political activist in the United States. Tubman, who was born into slavery, got away and went on to free around 70 enslaved people, which includes family members and good friends, through the Underground Rail Road, a network of antislavery activists and safe houses. She worked for the Union Army as an armed scout and spy throughout the American Civil War. Tubman was an activist in the women's suffrage movement in her last years.
Tubman was chained as a kid in Dorchester County, Maryland, and was maltreated and whipped by her different masters. She got a horrible head injury as a kid when an angered overseer tossed a very big metal weight at another shackled individual, but it struck her instead. Lightheadedness, pain, and hypersomnia were all signs of the damage, which she experienced for the remainder of her life.Tubman started having odd visions and extreme bad nightmares after her injuries, which she credited to divine forewarnings. She ended up being earnestly spiritual because of these experiences, which she coupled with her Methodist childhood.Slavery in those days was a serious issue. Harriet Tubman’s tragic but heroic story, in this historical context, is definitely worth studying.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brittany on February 22, 2019

An awesome graphic novel full of beautiful illustrations depicting the life and bravery of Harriet Tubman. I used this for our homeschool for a unit study. It was way more fun reading a graphic novel vs the books full of just facts. I recommend it for teachers or other homeschoolers to use for their......more

Goodreads review by Patrick on April 04, 2021

There are a many impressive images of the life and trials of Harriet Tubman presented in the drawings in the collection. In addition to wonderful and vivid images, there is a wealth of information about the many important events in the life of Harriet Tubman from her young life to her work as a cond......more

Goodreads review by Andy on November 06, 2017

Harriet Tubman: The Life of an African American Abolitionist (David West Children's Books - Graphic Nonfiction) by Rob Shone Fascinating story of a woman of courage. Tough and tenacious in pursuit of freedom, fairness, equality and justice. *** - - -......more

Goodreads review by Betsy on July 18, 2012

This book is very well done. I have not traditionally been a fan of the graphic novel, but this book does it well. The graphics really do add detail, emotion, and understanding to the simple sentences. Content that is helpful to deepen understanding: 1. Who’s Who – this section gives a brief descripti......more

Goodreads review by Shelli on July 23, 2013

Non-fiction graphic novels are one thing all school libraries should have available for their students. A lot of kids, not just reluctant readers, have little interest in reading even a small non-fiction chapter book. This graphic story of Harriet Tubman will give readers an overall glimpse into wha......more