Bibliograph

Harriet Tubman ;, Frederick Douglass : a picture book, David A. Adler

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Harriet Tubman ;, Frederick Douglass : a picture book, David A. Adler

Language

eng

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Literary text for sound recordings

other

Main title

Harriet Tubman ;

Responsibility statement

David A. Adler

Series statement

Picture Book Biographies

Sub title

Frederick Douglass : a picture book

Summary

From her life as a slave child who was whipped for stealing a lump of sugar, to her role as a leader in the Underground Railroad, and as a nurse and spy during the Civil War, Harriet Tubman lived a fascinating life that is clearly presented in A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman. This lively biography is well-paced and includes the added feature of brief songs that set the tone of the times. Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in 1818, escaped to freedom in 1838 and became a great leader in the abolitionist movement. In A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass his struggles and determination, as well as his accomplishments as a writer, orator and important figure of the nineteenth century are clearly and expressively outlined

Target audience

juvenile

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not applicable

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