Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Tom's Cabin is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852. It is a powerful and emotional portrayal of the harsh realities of slavery in America during the 19th century. The story follows the lives of several characters, including Uncle Tom, a slave who is sold to various owners and experiences both kindness and cruelty along the way. The novel also explores the lives of other slaves and their struggles for freedom, as well as the lives of slave owners and their attitudes towards slavery. Through vivid descriptions and powerful storytelling, Stowe exposes the inhumanity and cruelty of slavery, and advocates for its abolition. The novel was a major success and helped to galvanize anti-slavery sentiment in America and abroad. It remains a classic work of American literature and an important historical document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
