Harriet Tubman - The Road to Freedom

One of the most important and enduring figures in the history of 19th century America, the legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad whose courageous exploits have been described in countless books for young readers, is here revealed for the first time as a singular and complex character, a woman who defied simple categorisation. In this, the first major biography of Harriet Tubman in more than 100 years, we see the heroine of children''s books and biopics with a new clarity and richness of detail. - Time