Description |
1 online resource (xxix, 474 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Contents |
Part one. Uncovering inspiration. Underground no more : uncovering inspiration through archaeology -- Interpreting the evidence of Harriet Tubman -- The historical and archaeological landscape of the Harriet Tubman Home -- Part two. Historical perspective on Harriet Tubman. The pursuit of liberty and a life in freedom -- Harriet Tubman's life in Central New York -- A second farm and dreams for a home for the aged -- Part three. Integrating historical and archaeological contexts. The Tubman Farmstead : archaeological and historical contexts uncovered -- The struggle to open the Harriet Tubman Home -- A dream fulfilled : the opening of Harriet Tubman Home in John Brown Hall -- Legacy house : the wood-frame house at the Harriet Tubman Home -- A brick kiln and brick production in the Auburn community -- Part four. Integrating Tubman's social activism : the past inspires the future -- Keep on going : spirituality, belief, and fulfillment -- Epilogue: The legacy of inspiration : serving others |
Summary |
"This archaeological and historical study reconstructs and interprets Harriet Tubman's public and private life in freedom. It integrates archaeological findings with historical research focusing on Tubman's house and a small seven-acre farm in Fleming, New York, as well as an adjacent farm just across the town line in the City of Auburn"-- Provided by publisher |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 21, 2022) |
Subject |
Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913.
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Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913 -- Homes and haunts
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SUBJECT |
Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913 fast |
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African American social reformers -- New York (State) -- Auburn -- Biography
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Social archaeology -- New York (State) -- Cayuga County
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HISTORY / African American
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African American social reformers
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Antiquities
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Homes
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Social archaeology
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SUBJECT |
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (N.Y.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2022002094
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Auburn (N.Y.) -- Antiquities
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Fleming (N.Y.) -- Antiquities
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New York (State) -- Cayuga County
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New York (State) -- Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
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New York (State) -- Auburn
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Biographies
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2022000154 |
ISBN |
9780815655237 |
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0815655231 |
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