Riding the Underground Railroad
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The Underground Railroad was a hidden network of people who helped runaway slaves to escape from the South before the Civil War. One of the most famous members was Harriet Tubman, a former slave who made 19 trips to help free 300 slaves.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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The greatest woman athlete
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias won three Olympic track-and field medals in 1932, became a champion golfer and toured with basketball and baseball teams. She also competed in swimming, diving and tennis.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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