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Peg Leg Joe

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Peg-Leg Joe was a character in history who led slaves through the Underground Railroad to freedom. As his name suggests, he had a prothesis for his right leg. His job was taken over by Harriet Tubman. Peg-Leg Joe is also known for authoring to song "Follow the Drinking Gourd", which was sung among the slaves while working the fields.