Title | : | Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe? (Unabridged) |
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Author | : | Dana Meachen Rau |
Release | : | 2016-04-05 |
Kind | : | audiobook |
Genre | : | Kids & Young Adults |
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1 | Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe? (Unabridg | Dana Meachen Rau |
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. |