New York Times: Harriet Tubman's Path to Freedom Handout

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New York Times: Harriet Tubman's Path to Freedom

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[Free Registration/Login Required] This site tells the story of Harriet Tubman's life and the development of the Underground Railroad. The author takes us on a journey to sites along the Underground Railroad, beginning at the farm where her slave owner lived. (Published Feb. 24, 2017)

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