Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman (eBook)

Sarah H. Bradford (Autor)

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2022
150 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739260-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman," Sarah H. Bradford illuminates the extraordinary life of one of America's most celebrated abolitionists through a richly detailed and evocative narrative. Written in a style characterized by clear prose interspersed with emotional depth, Bradford's account offers an intimate portrayal of Tubman's courageous endeavors in her quest for freedom. The book not only recounts Tubman's remarkable escapes and her crucial role in the Underground Railroad but also situates these events within the broader context of 19th-century American society, emphasizing the social and political challenges that shaped her life and mission. Sarah H. Bradford, a journalist and activist deeply engaged in the fight against slavery, was uniquely positioned to write Tubman's life story. Her close association with Tubman, as well as her commitment to chronicling the experiences of African Americans during the post-Civil War era, led her to craft this compelling biography. Bradford's firsthand interviews with Tubman lend authenticity to her portrayal, while her own background as an advocate for social justice profoundly informs the narrative. "Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman" is an indispensable read for anyone interested in the history of the abolitionist movement or the complexities of African American life during the 1800s. Bradford's insightful representation not only honors Tubman's legacy but also inspires contemporary readers to reflect on resilience and the enduring fight for justice. This powerful work is a vital contribution to American literature and history, making it a must-read.

Autor

Sarah Hopkins Bradford (1818-1912) was a nineteenth-century American writer known for her biographies and works that delocalized the lives of notable African Americans during a time when their stories were often overlooked or forgotten by the mainstream population. Among her literary contributions, Bradford is best remembered for her 1869 work, 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman,' an important early biography of the famed Underground Railroad conductor and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. Born into a Quaker family with strong abolitionist leanings, Bradford's upbringing instilled in her a sense of justice and a commitment to anti-slavery causes, which would significantly shape her writing career. With a narrative style that mixes the factual recounting of Tubman's extraordinary life with a novelist's flair for drama and emotion, Bradford's biography was instrumental in promoting the accomplishments of Tubman as well as engaging the public in the broader abolitionist and early civil rights movements. 'Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman' not only illuminated the life of its remarkable subject but also provided eye-opening accounts of the experiences of slaves and their strife for freedom. Despite the lack of extensive personal papers, Bradford's impact on literary and historical preservation, particularly within African American history, remains significant.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 19th century American heroines • 19th Century biography • Abolitionist heroism • african-american history • African American History • American Female Hero • Antebellum America biography • Biographical Narrative • Black History Month • Civil Rights historical accounts • Civil rights legacy • Civil War • civil war era • cultural heroes literature • Dreams From My Father • female authorship • freedom fighter • Harriet Tubman biography • Harriet Tubman journey • Harriet Tubman Legacy • historical biography • Historic slave escape • Inspirational female figures • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Martin Luther King • meticulous historical research • Obama • oprah • Personal accounts slavery • Sarah H. Bradford writings • Slavery and freedom narratives • Social justice activism • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad • Underground Railroad • underground railroad books • Underground Railroad narratives • Union Army Spy • women abolitionists