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 reputation as one of the most influential anti-slavery voices in US history. In this book from the compelling Who Was...? biography series, middle grade readers will learn more about how her work helped changed America.
Recommended Age | 8 - 12 |
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Author | Dana Meachen Rau |
Illustrator | Greg Copeland |
ISBN | 0448483017 |
Publication Date | Apr 21, 2015 |
Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
Series Name | Who Was |
Language | English |