Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?

by Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ, Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780448483016
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	04/21/2015
Series:	Who Was? Series
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	126,353
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.

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