Born a slave in Maryland; Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long life (she died at the age of ninety-two) and long after the Civil War brought an end to slavery; this amazing woman was proof of what just one person can do.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Facinating story. Telling it as it wasBy L. Eugene PelfreyThe settling of the US west. Wow; what a story. Fascinating and courageous people. Railroads through the Rockies; gold in them there hills; pony express. Just great stuff. But it is the real story not the Holiwood version. Great History! loved it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It reminds us that we're still developing the western statesBy Doug McCartneyOne of my favorite books of all time - I'm a Civil Engineer. This is the story about the development of Oregon; California; Nevada; and Colorado through the 1800's. It identifies the people we know scattered facts about through general history courses; documentaries; or visits to historical sites; makes them real people; and puts them in chronological order. Its an exciting book; wonderfully written.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Stories too Good to MissBy BannergalWonderful; true stories of westward expansion of the U.S. Makes one appreciate pioneers' determination; stamina; and sometimes pure luck in surviving conditions in which they lived. One of my all time favorite books! Read it to your children; and relate it to your own family history; if true.My Antonia; by Willa Cather; is another good book for bringing pioneer days to life for Great Plains residents.
