Displaying 1 of 1 2004 Format: Book Author: Larson, Kate Clifford. Title: Bound for the promised land : Harriet Tubman, portrait of an American hero / Kate Clifford Larson. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Ballantine, c2004. Description: xxi, 402 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. Summary: Draws on extensive genealogical resources and new archives and materials to capture Harriet Tubman's complex life and personality, revealing her personal life, accomplishments, and influence. Subjects: Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913 Underground Railroad. Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography. Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography. Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century. African American women -- Biography. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-388) and index. Contents: Life on the Chesapeake in black and white -- Sweet gum and prickly burrs : the changing world of the Eastern shore -- "Devilish" mistresses and harsh masters : black family life under the lash -- "Shadow of a voice in the talking leaves" : the hidden world of black communication -- "Mean to be free" : the fragile light of liberty -- All for the love of family -- Stampede of slaves -- Moses meets John Brown -- Fractured family -- It was raining blood : Harriet Tubman's Civil War -- A hero is remembered --Myth and memory -- Mother Tubman, the black Joan of Arc. Web Site: Table of contents Web Link LCCN: 2004297886 ISBN: 0345456270 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 138068 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: BIO Tubman Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1