COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War

"COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War" presents a riveting chapter from the life of Harriet Tubman, an iconic figure in the struggle for racial and gender equality. This meticulously researched book, penned by Edda L. Fields-Black, a descendant of a raid participant, delves into Tubman's role in the daring 1863 Combahee River Raid. Commanding a network of spies and guiding gunboats, Tubman led a mission that freed over 700 enslaved individuals and disrupted the Confederacy's economic backbone. Drawing on previously unexamined documents, Fields-Black vividly reconstructs the lives of those affected by the raid and explores its far-reaching impact, including the formation of the Gullah Geechee culture. This narrative not only highlights Tubman's strategic brilliance but also her profound influence on generations. A must-read for high school students, this book, celebrated with a Publishers Weekly Starred Review and listed among Booklist's Top Ten History Books of 2024, enriches our understanding of Tubman's legacy in the domains of racial justice, gender equality, and indigenous rights.