Chronicles the life of Harriet Tubman, discussing her childhood in slavery, her efforts to win her own freedom, her role in the formation of the Underground Railroad, the physical pain and emotional setbacks that plagued her, and other related topics.

Life on the Chesapeake in black and white -- Sweet gum and prickly burrs : the changing world of the Eastern shore -- "Devilish" mistresses and harsh masters : black family life under the lash -- "Shadow of a voice in the talking leaves" : the hidden world of black communication -- "Mean to be free" : the fragile light of liberty -- All for the love of family -- Stampede of slaves -- Moses meets John Brown -- Fractured family -- It was raining blood : Harriet Tubman's Civil War -- A hero is remembered -- Myth and memory -- Mother Tubman, the black Joan of Arc.