In the bestselling tradition of The Notorious RBG comes a lively,
informative, and illustrated tribute to one of the most exceptional
women in American history--Harriet Tubman--a heroine whose fearlessness
and activism still resonates today.
Harriet Tubman is best known as one of the most famous conductors on the
Underground Railroad. As a leading abolitionist, her bravery and
selflessness has inspired generations in the continuing struggle for
civil rights. Now, National Book Award nominee Erica Armstrong Dunbar
presents a fresh take on this American icon blending traditional
biography, illustrations, photos, and engaging sidebars that illuminate
the life of Tubman as never before.
Not only did Tubman help liberate hundreds of slaves, she was the first
woman to lead an armed expedition during the Civil War, worked as a spy
for the Union Army, was a fierce suffragist, and was an advocate for the
aged. She Came to Slay reveals the many complexities and varied
accomplishments of one of our nation's true heroes and offers an
accessible and modern interpretation of Tubman's life that is both
informative and engaging.
Filled with rare outtakes of commentary, an expansive timeline of
Tubman's life, photos (both new and those in public domain),
commissioned illustrations, and sections including "Harriet By the
Numbers" (number of times she went back down south, approximately how
many people she rescued, the bounty on her head) and "Harriet's Homies"
(those who supported her over the years), She Came to Slay is a
stunning and powerful mix of pop culture and scholarship and proves that
Harriet Tubman is well deserving of her permanent place in our nation's
history.
