Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?

by Dana Meachen Rau

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0448483017
• ISBN13: 9780448483016
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Penguin Workshop
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.4" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7