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Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People
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Tiya Miles uncovers the humanity behind the legend in this brilliant account of Harriet Tubman’s life. Through thorough research and careful analysis, Miles fleshes out the true story of this complex leader and irrepressible dreamer.
Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography • A Washington Post Notable Book • Finalist for the PEN America Literary Award •One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best History Books of the Year • One of AAIHS's Best Black History Books of 2024
“Though broad strokes of Tubman’s story are widely known, Miles probes deeper, examining her inner life, faith and relationships with other enslaved Black women to paint a deeper, more vibrant portrait of a historical figure whose mythi...
“Though broad strokes of Tubman’s story are widely known, Miles probes deeper, examining her inner life, faith and relationships with other enslaved Black women to paint a deeper, more vibrant portrait of a historical figure whose mythi...
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