antislavery movements

Young Harriet Tubman, whose childhood name was Minty, dreams of escaping slavery on the Brodas plantation in the late 1820s.

Describes the operation, stations, and famous conductors on the underground railroad, a network that helped many slaves escape from bondage.

Explores the life of Frederick Douglass as he achieves stature as a leader in the struggle to transcend the limitations of bondage and race.

Chronicles the life of Harriet Tubman, describing the many different roles she played throughout her life, including thief, slave, trickster, abolitionist, and African-American leader.

Discusses the abolitionist movement in the United States, from the time of the slave ships to the end of the Civil War.

Collects alphabetically arranged entries to describe the important people, places, social organizations, and operations within the history of the Underground Railroad; and includes a chronology, bibliography, and index.

Examines important questions about slavery and civil rights by giving a detailed account of the protagonists, campaigners, events, and attitudes that shaped an era.

"Examines the life of John Brown, including his childhood on the frontier, his fight against slavery and the Harpers Ferry raid, his execution, and legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of Frederick Douglass, discussing his early life as a slave, his escape from slavery, his marriage, and his work before and after the Civil War to ensure the rights of African-Americans.