Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?
Synopsis
Born in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. Slavery was a major industry in the American South, and Stowe worked with the Underground Railroad to help escaped slaves head north towards freedom. The publication of her book, Uncle Tom's Cabin, a scathing anti-slavery novel, fanned the flames that started the Civil War. The book's emotional portrayal of the impact of slavery captured the nation's attention. A best-seller in its time, Uncle Tom's Cabin sealed Harriet Beecher Stowe's reputations as one of the most influential anti-slavery voices in US history.
- Copyright:
- 2015 Gregory Copeland, Dana Meachen Rau, Nancy Harrison
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9780698198968
- Publisher:
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Date of Addition:
- 2018-10-03T02:38:00Z
- Language:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.