Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?

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.

Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 04/21/2015
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.40w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780448483016
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 174071 / Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?

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