But Kate Clifford Larson has accomplished both in her brilliant biography of Harriet Tubman, whose name has become synonymous with selfless dedication to her people. Tubman was born a slave around ...

In 1849, Harriet Tubman fled Maryland to Philadelphia. Soon after, Tubman began her exploits—acts of bravery that would make her a legend. Library of Congress An 8- by 5-inch 19th-century hymnal ...

A British man fathered at least six children with his own daughter after raping her for more than 20 years - and then repeatedly raped one of the children he had by her. He also raped one of his other ...