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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery around 1820. This biography by Elizabeth Ross Haynes was published just eight years after Harriet's death (1913) as a part of her book Unsung Heroes. Over the years Ms. Tubman's legacy as a former slave, an abolitionist, a humanitarian, a suffragette, and a spy and agent for the US Army has grown. Beginning in 2020 her face will grace the US 20 dollar bill.

Dive into the fascinating world of Unsung Heroes, where Elizabeth Ross Haynes brings to life the stories of 17 extraordinary individuals who were overlooked in 1921. This captivating collection features the biographies of notable figures like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Laurence Dunbar, Toussaint LOuverture, and Alexandre Dumas, among others. While some of these heroes have gained recognition over time, many remain unjustly forgotten. As an African American activist and social worker, Haynes sheds light on their remarkable contributions and enduring legacies. - Summary by kathrinee