Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
The Tubman Command by Elizabeth Cobbs Published by Arcade on May 21, 2019
Genres: Fiction / Historical / General
Pages: 336
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher
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If you loved the movie HARRIET https://www.focusfeatures.com/harriet/ you will love THE TUBMAN COMMAND! From the bestselling author of The Hamilton Affair, a novel based on a thrilling chapter of Civil War history and African American history, how Harriet Tubman lead a Union raid to free 750 slaves.
It’s May 1863. Outgeneraled and outgunned, a demoralized Union Army has pulled back with massive losses at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Fort Sumter, hated symbol of the Rebellion, taunts the American navy with its artillery and underwater mines.
In Beaufort, South Carolina, one very special woman, code named Moses, is hatching a spectacular plan. Hunted by Confederates, revered by slaves, Harriet Tubman plots an expedition behind enemy lines to liberate hundreds of bondsmen and recruit them as soldiers. A bounty on her head, she has given up husband and home for the noblest cause: a nation of, by, and for the people.
The Tubman Command tells the story of Tubman at the height of her powers, when she devises the largest plantation raid of the Civil War. General David Hunter places her in charge of a team of black scouts even though skeptical of what one woman can accomplish. For her gamble to succeed, “Moses” must outwit alligators, overseers, slave catchers, sharpshooters, and even hostile Union soldiers to lead gunships up the Combahee River. Men stand in her way at every turn--though one reminds her that love shouldn’t have to be the price of freedom.
It’s the perfect read before going to see the big new movie about Harriet Tubman, Harriet (November 2019) starring Kasi Lemmons, Cynthia Erivo, and Janelle Monae.
Why did I add The Tubman Command to my bookshelf?
This sounds so interesting! I was lucky enough to receive a copy from the publisher and it looks like I purchased a Kindle copy too. I hate to admit that I was distracted by shiny new books and basically forgot about this one. Hopefully, I can get to it soon now that I been reminded that it is still sitting on my shelf unread.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
It is easy to forget about books when newer, shinier ones come along. Hope you love this one.
OOh interesting! I hope you can read this one soon! I’m not a big historical fiction buff myself, but I do occasionally find a gem where it’s historical fiction blended with paranormal! Lol!
I have not read this one but I like the sound of it, interesting premise. I hope it ends up being a good read.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done the same thing, Carole. 🙂
I am not one for historical fiction, but I hope you enjoy this one
This does sound good! I know very little about Harriet Tubman besides the basics we learned in school so this has me curious.