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Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. New Edition, with Illustrations, and a Bibliography of the Work by George Bullen, Esq., F.S.A., Together with an Introductory Account of the Work.
by STOWE, Harriet Beecher; BULLEN, George
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1888 Uncle Tom's Cabin Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery Abolition CIVIL WAR Illus.
"Uncle Tom's Cabin," authored by Harriet Beecher Stowe, is a transformative 19th-century novel that challenged the institution of slavery in America. The story showcases the dire conditions and brutal realities faced by African American slaves and is said to have significantly contributed to the initiation of the American Civil War. Stowe uses compelling characters to portray the dehumanizing effects of slavery. As an abolitionist, Stowe used this novel, enhanced by evocative illustrations, not only as a story but as an emphatic plea for change, delivering a profound commentary on the social and moral injustices of her time. As a result, her work has left a lasting impact on readers and continues to resonate in modern times.
Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company, this edition is profusely illustrated with over 100 engravings throughout and includes an extensive introduction with bibliographical notes by George Bullen, Esq.
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STOWE, Harriet Beecher; BULLEN, George
Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. New Edition, with Illustrations, and a Bibliography of the Work by George Bullen, Esq., F.S.A., Together with an Introductory Account of the Work.
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company; Cambridge: The Riverside Press, 1888.
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· Collation: Complete
o lxvii, [1], 529, [1], 14
o 106 illustrations
· Provenance: Handwritten – A. T. Rankin
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Green cloth
· Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13cm)
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In Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriett Beecher Stowe, the title character Uncle Tom is a long-suffering slave, loyal to both his faith and his master. Presented with an opportunity to escape, he instead chooses to remain in slavery to avoid embarrassing his master. After being sold to a slave trader, Tom suffers brutal treatment and is eventually beaten to death for his refusal to betray his friends — made to represent an ideal of true Christianity. Enormously popular (it was the best-selling novel of the 19th century) and influential, it’s publication in 1852 was instrumental in bringing visibility to the cruel reality of slavery. In more recent years, it has come under considerable criticism for its portrayal of meekness and subservience and the phrase “Uncle Tom” is sometimes used as an epithet for someone seen as overly subservient.
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On Mar 31 2020, a reader said:
Excellent book to gain empathy and insight into the enslaved pathos, struggle and plight! This book presents well designed ideas to ennoble and elivate the human race as brothers, and sisters of a common God, and Father of us all.
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- Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. New Edition, with Illustrations, and a Bibliography of the Work by George Bullen, Esq., F.S.A., Together with an Introductory Account of the Work.
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- STOWE, Harriet Beecher; BULLEN, George
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- Hardcover; tight and secure
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- Binding
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- Houghton, Mifflin and Company
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- Date Published
- 1888
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