Combee

In her compelling retelling of the Combahee River Raid, Edda L. Fields-Black examines one of Harriet Tubman's remarkable feats during the Civil War, utilizing original documents and personal insights from descendants of participants. On June 2, 1863, Tubman led a daring military expedition that resulted in the liberation of 730 enslaved individuals and the destruction of eight rice plantations in coastal South Carolina. Fields-Black richly details the lives of families and communities affected by slavery, highlighting their resilience and the significant impact of Tubman’s actions on their paths to freedom.