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Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman: Portrait of an American Hero

Kate Clifford Larson
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Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman: Portrait of an American Hero

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2004

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Kate Clifford Larson

Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman: Portrait of an American Hero

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

440

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

United States • 19th century

Topic
Race & Racism

Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman: Portrait of an American Hero by Kate Clifford Larson offers a comprehensive biography of Harriet Tubman. The book explores Tubman's life from her early years in slavery to her crucial role in the Underground Railroad, highlighting her courage, resilience, and impact on American history as a leader and abolitionist.

Inspirational

Emotional

Challenging

Hopeful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,669 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman: Portrait of an American Hero by Kate Clifford Larson offers a detailed and well-researched exploration of Tubman’s life, bringing to light lesser-known facts. While many praise its depth and narrative style, some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling biography that enriches our understanding of an iconic figure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman: Portrait of an American Hero?

Readers who enjoyed Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton or The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead will appreciate Bound for the Promised Land for its in-depth and nuanced portrayal of the iconic abolitionist, making it ideal for those interested in African American history and women's studies.

4.3

1,669 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

440

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

United States • 19th century

Topic
Race & Racism

Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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