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Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
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Araminta Harriet Ross Tubman Davis (18221913), best known as Harriet Tubman, was a fugitive slave whose work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad made her a legend. Born in Dorchester County, Maryland, Tubman escaped from slavery in 1849 and supported herself by working in Philadelphia hotels before relocating in Canada and, later, New York. Tubman first returned to Maryland in 1850, when she helped a niece escape from Baltimore, and over the next ten years, she frequently risked her life to liberate family members and other slaves in the area. During the Civil War, Tubman worked as a nurse and a spy for the Union army in South Carolina, where she was known as General Tubman. After the war, Tubman established a retirement home for indigent African Americans and spoke at women s suffrage meetings. Sarah Hopkins Bradford (18181912) met Tubman s parents in a Sunday School class while visiting her brother in Auburn, New York, during the Civil War. When Tubman and her friends decided to publish Tubman s life story, Bradford was a logical choice to author the volume: she lived in nearby Geneva, New York and had already written biographies of Peter the Great and Columbus. But Bradford moved to Germany in 1868before she had finished writing the bookleaving her printer, William J. Moses, to compile and edit Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman (1869). As a result, Scenes is disjointed, skipping from anecdote to anecdote with little regard for chronology. Moreover, fewer than half of Scenes pages were written by Bradford; the book republishes a variety of newspaper articles, letters and documents related to Tubman s life, including the earliest substantive biographical sketch of Tubman by Boston abolitionist Franklin Sanborn. Bradford later revised Scenes and published a more cohesive version of the biography as Harriet, the Moses of Her People (1886).Bradford presents Tubman s biography as a plain and unvarnished account of some scenes in the life of a woman, but her narrative makes Tubman into a mythic figure, a woman with the courage of Joan of Arc, the compassion of Florence Nightingale and the spiritual insight of Moses. Tubman repeatedly risks torture by returning to slave states, volunteers as a nurse during the Civil War, and also receives spiritual guidance in dreams and visions, when her spirit leaves her body, and visits other scenes and places, not only in this world, but in the world of spirits .
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman'? A: 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman' primarily focuses on the life and experiences of Harriet Tubman, a former slave who became a key figure in the Underground Railroad, helping others escape to freedom.
- Q: Who authored this book? A: The book was compiled and edited by William J. Moses, based on various materials related to Harriet Tubman's life, and it was originally intended to be authored by Sarah Hopkins Bradford.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 62 pages, providing a concise yet impactful glimpse into Harriet Tubman's experiences.
- Q: When was 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman' published? A: The book was published on December 18, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for educational purposes as it provides historical insights into Harriet Tubman's life and the context of her actions during a significant period in American history.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The biography explores themes of courage, resilience, freedom, and the struggle against slavery, depicting Tubman as a mythic figure of hope and strength.
- Q: Are there illustrations or photographs in the book? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations or photographs; it primarily contains written accounts and narratives related to Harriet Tubman's life.
- Q: Can I find this book in libraries? A: Yes, 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman' may be available in libraries, especially those with a focus on American history or African American studies.
- Q: What type of audience is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for a wide audience, including history enthusiasts, students, educators, and anyone interested in the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman.