The archaeology of Harriet Tubman's life in freedom / Douglas V. Armstrong.

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"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 acro...

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Main Author:	Armstrong, Douglas V. (Author)
Language:	English
Published:	Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, 2022.
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Tubman, Harriet, > 1822-1913. Tubman, Harriet, > 1822-1913 > Homes and haunts. Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (N.Y.) African American social reformers > New York (State) > Auburn > Biography. Social archaeology > New York (State) > Cayuga County. Auburn (N.Y.) > Antiquities. Fleming (N.Y.) > Antiquities. Réformateurs sociaux noirs américains > New York (État) > Auburn > Biographies. African American social reformers. Antiquities. Homes. Social archaeology. New York (State) > Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. New York (State) > Auburn. Biographies.
Genre:	Biography. Biographies.
Physical Description:	xxix, 474 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm
Format:	Book

Contents:

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
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
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
The brick kiln and brick production in the Auburn community
Integrating Tubman's social activism : the past inspires the future
Keep on going : spirituality, belief, and fulfillment
Epilogue: The legacy of inspiration : serving others.