Night Flyer
Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People
Book • 2024
In 'Night Flyer,' Tiya Miles presents a nuanced and humanized portrait of Harriet Tubman, moving beyond the mythological depictions to reveal her as a mystic and ecowomanist.
The book delves into Tubman's spiritual life, her relationship with nature, and her experiences as an enslaved woman and a freedom fighter.
Miles places Tubman within the context of other Black women evangelists of her time, highlighting her resilience and dedication to liberation.
The narrative is enriched by Miles's meticulous research and her ability to weave Tubman's life into the fabric of her historical and ecological surroundings.
The book delves into Tubman's spiritual life, her relationship with nature, and her experiences as an enslaved woman and a freedom fighter.
Miles places Tubman within the context of other Black women evangelists of her time, highlighting her resilience and dedication to liberation.
The narrative is enriched by Miles's meticulous research and her ability to weave Tubman's life into the fabric of her historical and ecological surroundings.
