Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-165) and index.
Contents
Slavery: Dred and Harriet (1800-1846) -- Suing for freedom (1846-1852) -- Protecting their daughters (1852-1857) -- A new suit in Federal Court (1853-1857) -- Emancipation (Spring of 1857) -- Freedom: Together as a family (1857-1860) -- Civil War and its aftermath (1861-1869) -- Harriet's last years (1870-1876) -- Eliza and Lizzie (1877-1882) -- Lizzie and her nephews (1882-1912) -- John and his family (1912-1931) -- Lizzie's assistance (1931-1945) -- Commemorations (1945-2009) -- Epilogue.