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Sarah Hopkins Bradford (1818–1912) was an American writer and biographer known for her works on historical and religious subjects. She is best remembered for her two biographies of Harriet Tubman, which helped bring Tubman's story to public attention in the late 19th century.
Known for: Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People
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Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People
This biography recounts the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, an African American woman who escaped slavery and became one of the most famous conductors on the Underground Railroad. Written by Sarah H. Bradford, the book portrays Tubman's courage, faith, and dedication to freeing enslaved people, as well as her later work during the Civil War and her advocacy for women's rights.
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From Slavery to Freedom
Harriet began life under the name Araminta Ross, an enslaved child on a Maryland plantation. Her earliest memories were of loss—of siblings sold into the Deep South and of constant separation that left her with the intuitive knowledge that to survive one must hold tightly to faith and one’s own sens...
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The Conductor of the Underground Railroad
After reaching Philadelphia, Harriet might have lived in quiet gratitude. Instead, true to her Biblical imagination, she turned back toward Egypt. She vowed to rescue her family, whatever the cost. That vow made her one of the most active conductors on the Underground Railroad. Each journey south wa...
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About Sarah H. Bradford
Sarah Hopkins Bradford (1818–1912) was an American writer and biographer known for her works on historical and religious subjects. She is best remembered for her two biographies of Harriet Tubman, which helped bring Tubman's story to public attention in the late 19th century.
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Sarah Hopkins Bradford (1818–1912) was an American writer and biographer known for her works on historical and religious subjects. She is best remembered for her two biographies of Harriet Tubman, which helped bring Tubman's story to public attention in the late 19th century.
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