Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe
By (Author) Dana Meachen Rau
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
Penguin Putnam Inc
G P Putnam's Sons
15th January 2017
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
B
Physical Properties
Paperback
112
Width 135mm, Height 194mm, Spine 7mm
119g
Description
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.
Author Bio
Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.
