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Activist Harriet Tubman is often presented one-dimensionally, but with this new historical book, author Tiya Miles offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on the persona of Tubman that popular culture likes to portray. Edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Night Flyer showcases Tubman as a woman of extraordinary faith, her unwavering commitment and service to freeing and empowering people, and her unique acts of heroism. Additionally, Night Flyer is a part of the Significations Series, which “pairs authors and historians with Black historical figures to re-examine their lives and legacy through new lenses.”