But Kate Clifford Larson has accomplished both in her brilliant biography of Harriet Tubman, whose name has become synonymous with selfless dedication to her people. Tubman was born a slave around ...

In 1849, Harriet Tubman fled Maryland to Philadelphia. Soon after, Tubman began her exploits—acts of bravery that would make her a legend. Library of Congress An 8- by 5-inch 19th-century hymnal ...