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by History Compacted (Author), Adrian Ramos (Author)
Harriet Tubman, Inspiration lies within.
Discover the conductor of the Underground Railroad today.
Born into sickness and slavery, Harriet Tubman scarcely survived her childhood. Brutally beaten while laboring in the swamplands of Maryland, she was left with hellish memories and permanent neural damage. Despite it all, she did live on . . . to claim a place in history's annals, for Tubman wasn't content to be free while others remained in shackles.
Guided by compassion and unwavering faith, she emancipated herself and led hundreds of others to refuge. Along the way, Ms. Tubman experienced heartbreak and poverty at every turn. Mortal danger was ceaseless. In wartime, she rallied for women's rights; in times of peace, for brothers and sisters still deprived of their liberty.
Yet, Tubman's true contribution to mankind was-and is-her legacy. Having entered the immortal pantheon of American heroes, she's inspired generations to stand up in the face of prejudice and tyranny. She came from nothing but managed to give us the very greatest gift of all: a conviction in ourselves.
The trauma and triumph of Harriet Tubman is history that can't be missed. Read on. You may just find the strength to build a brighter future.
