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Harriet Tubman

black liberator (1820-1913)
1987
A biography of the runaway slave who risked her life to help other slaves escape to freedom.

Geronimo

Apache warrior (1829-1909)
1988
A biography of the Apache chief who led one of the last great Indian uprisings against the United States Army.

Chief Joseph

Nez Perc? Indian leader (1840-1904)
1987
A biography of the Nez Perc? chief who led his people on a long trek to escape the injustices of the United States government and never stopped fighting for equality.

Great women of the Civil War

2005
Examines the roles some women played during the Civil War including Clara Barton who nursed the wounded, Mary Elizabeth Bowser, a former slave who spied on Jefferson Davis; Rose Greenhow, a Confederate spy; Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who helped others to escape; and Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin.".

Mount Vernon

2005
Examines the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon in Virginia, Washington's years on the estate, his slaves, his businesses, and restoration of the house and property.

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