Harriet Tubman
Overview
 
Harriet Tubman is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is very close to the north celestial pole, making it the current northern pole star....

, and trying to avoid slave catchers, eager to collect rewards for fugitive slaves. The "conductors" in the Underground Railroad used a variety of deceptions for protection. At one of the earliest stops, the lady of the house ordered Tubman to sweep the yard to make it appear as though she worked for the family.
Quotations

Oh, Lord! You've been wid me in six troubles, don't desert me in the seventh!

 
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