Harriet+Tubman

Mya Habermann Mrs. Chase Gifted Literature 13 April 2009 Annotated Bibliography //For this historical figure project we will be researching Harriet Tubman. We will focus mainly on her life and her role in the Underground Railroad, along with some of the heroic trials in her life. We will then create a powerpoint to be used as a visual aid while presenting our research on Harriet Tubman.//

"Harriet Tubman." Public Broadcasting Service. 13 Apr. 2009 . This website effectively mixes facts with quotes and interesting stories of her life to create an engaging source of information. The facts about her life included on this web page seem very useful, even though there are only a small number of facts. Most of the web page seems to include stories, which may not be completely factual because many stories passed down verbally change over time. It focuses almost primarily on her good traits, and skips over many important pieces of information. Despite the many fascinating stories about her courage, intelligence, and strength, the source still appears to be useful.

"The Life of Harriet Tubman - New York History Net." __New York History Net - A project of the__ __Institute for New York State Studies__. New York History Net. 13 Apr. 2009 . This website looks as if it is very thorough and factual source. It has information on her escape to freedom, and her introduction to working with the Underground Railroad. This site also contains a stirring section of William Still’s book, //The Underground Railroad,// which gives you an insightful glimpse into her life as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. This source goes on past her work with the Underground Railroad, to speak about Harriet Tubman’s personal life after she settles down in Auburn, New York.