Sarah H. Bradford

Harriet Tubman, The Moses of Her People (eBook, ePUB)

The Life and Work of Harriet Tubman

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross, (c.¿1822 - 1913) was an American abolitionist, humanitarian, and an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the American Civil War. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some thirteen missions to rescue approximately seventy enslaved people, family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. Sarah Hopkins Bradford (1818 - 1912) was an American writer and historian, best known today for her two pioneering biographical books on Harriet Tubman. Bradford was one of the first Caucasian writers to deal with African-American topics, and her work attracted worldwide fame, selling very well. Contents: Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman Some Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman Extracts From a Letter Written by Mr. Sanborn, Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of State Charities Statements Made by Martin I. Townsend, Esq., of Troy, Who Was Counsel for the Fugitive, Charles Nalle Essay on Woman-whipping Harriet: the Moses of Her People Some Additional Incidents in the Life of "Harriet" Fugitive Slave Rescue in Troy

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339575516
• Artikelnr.: 69547796

Autorenporträt

Sarah Hopkins Bradford (1818 - 1912) was an American writer and biographer known for her works detailing the lives of significant historical figures, particularly African American women who played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement. Notably, Bradford authored 'Harriet Tubman, The Moses of Her People' in 1886, an expansive biography that chronologically traces the life of Harriet Tubman-the renowned conductor of the Underground Railroad. Tubman's narrative, as recounted by Bradford, extends from her birth into slavery to her monumental contributions to the emancipation of slaves and her Civil War service (Bradford, 1886). Bradford's literary style is representative of the 19th-century biographical genre, wherein the portrayal of character and personal virtues often takes precedence over strict historical documentation. While recognizing Tubman's heroic achievements, Bradford also imbued her work with reverence and admiration, which bolstered Tubman's legendary status in American history. Bradford's commitment to social justice and her historical biographies provided contemporary readers with insightful perspectives on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans. Her works remain significant for their early contribution to African American history and for bringing to light the narratives of powerful women who had previously been marginalized or overlooked in historical documentation.