This book also was a cause of the civil war asked in us civil war, literature classics, uncle toms cabin. Uncle toms cabin, harriet beecher stowe, antique 1897 dated. It greatly influenced many peoples thoughts about african americans and slavery in the united states. There is writing on the inside of the front and back cover. Uncle toms cabin in antiquarian and collectable books for. Jewett the following year in two volumes with six illustrated plates by hammett billings. Excellent condition with 90 illustrations 173886450318.
In uncle toms cabin by harriett beecher stowe, the title character uncle tom is a longsuffering. He told me that old editions of uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe are fairly common it was one of the most popular and highly printed books of the 19th century. Description antique book uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe. Uncle tom s cabin was first published in 1852 by john p. Published in 1852, the novel had a profound effect on attitudes toward african americans and slavery in the u. Uncle toms cabin was first published in 1852 by john p. The impact attributed to the book is great, reinforced by a story that when. Presenting the original facts and documents upon which the story is founded. It achieved widereaching popularity, particularly among white northern readers, through its vivid dramatization of the experience of slavery. She skillfully winds you through the different paths of characters and creates a mostly satisfying conclusion. Below, drawn from the collections of the harriet beecher stowe center in hartford, connecticut, and special. Shelby who escapes to the north with her fiveyearold son harry after he is sold to mr.
Uncle toms cabin is a novel written by a schoolteacher named harriet beecher stowe and published in 1852. At left, the way it first appeared you can click on that cover, or any of the others on this page, to see a larger image. Harriet beecher stowes, uncle toms cabin is a book worth reading. Nov 17, 2012 rare antique childrens book uncle toms cabin little folks edition by harriet beech stowe super illustrated cover board wow. Uncle toms cabin was popular with a lot of different generations and classes of readers. Harriet beecher stowe s, uncle toms cabin is a book worth reading.
The books effect was so powerful that lincoln said when. It is in good condition, there is some paper staining, spine wear and creasing and cover. Cassy, or early trials is not about the character called cassy in uncle toms cabin whose trials would hardly make suitable reading for children. For anyone wanting to read about the old south and time of slavery this should be a must read. Check out ken gloss s antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1852. Donohue childrens book uncle toms cabin harriet beecher stowe. Chapter iv an evening in uncle toms cabin the cabin of uncle tom was a small log building, close adjoining to the house, as the negro par excellence designates his masters dwelling. Collecting uncle toms cabin by stowe, harriet beecher first. Published in 1852, uncle toms cabin brought the abolitionists message to the public conscience. Antique bookuncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe c1900 by henry altemus. Mar, 2006 i spoke with tom nicely, owner of leaves of grass, a byappointment antiquarian bookshop in ann arbor, michigan 7349952300. Unfollow uncle tom s cabin book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uncle tom s cabin was the first american novel to sell more than a million copies, and no book of any kind, except for the bible, had ever sold so well. Mar 19, 2020 harriet beecher stowes antislavery novel, uncle toms cabin, is published.
Uncle tom s cabin was important because it helped people see that slavery was a problem. My book is very olduncle toms cabin, harriet beecher stowe. Arthur shelby, a kentucky farmer and slaveowner, is forced by debt to sell two slaves uncle tom and harry, the young son of his wifes servant eliza to a trader named haley. The story behind uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher. Antique bookuncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe c1900. The elderly author shows a flash of her old industriousness in the full page inscription in. Neither before nor after the publication of uncle toms cabin has a woman ever so moved america to take action against injustice as harriet beecher stowe. Uncle toms cabin ran from june 5, 1851 to april 1, 1852, gaining an everincreasing audience as the story progressed. Antique uncle toms cabin hardcover book special new edition h. Thus uncle tom has become a pejorative term for a subservient black, whereas uncle tom in the book is a man who, under the most inhumane of circumstances, never loses his human dignity. This title has been reprinted a large number of times since it was first released. My book is very olduncle toms cabin, harriet beecher. Uncle toms cabin is the most powerful and most enduring work of art ever written about american slavery, said alfred kazin. Chapter v showing the feelings of living property on changing owners.
Together with corroborative statements verifying the truth of the work part 1. Chapter i in which the reader is introduced to a man of humanity. He told me that old editions of uncle toms cabin by harriet beecher. Rare book collectors prefer first edition, first printings. Check out ken glosss antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1852. Dec 01, 2012 my book is very olduncle toms cabin, harriet beecher stowe, folks edition, no. Read uncle toms cabin by author harriet beecher stowe, free, online.
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Uncle toms cabin cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Unfollow uncle toms cabin book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uncle toms cabin was originally published serially over 40 weeks in the abolitionist journal the national era, beginning june 5, 1851. Find great deals on ebay for uncle toms cabin and uncle toms cabin 1852. On march 20 of 1852, this, the first issue in book form was officially published. While stowe questioned if anyone would read uncle toms cabin in book form, she. Collecting uncle toms cabin by stowe, harriet beecher. New listing 1888 uncle tom s cabin or life among the lowly by harriet stow hc.
Uncle toms cabin was originally published serially over 40 weeks in the abolitionist. In 1849, about a year before stowe met him, reverend henson published his autobiography the life of josiah henson, formerly a slave, now an inhabitant of canada, as. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. My book is very olduncle toms cabin, harriet beecher stowe, folks edition, no. Value of an original uncle toms cabin book answers. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Description antique book uncle tom s cabin by harriet beecher stowe. Rare antique childrens book uncle toms cabin little folks.
Antique book uncle toms cabin life among the lowly harriet beecher stowe 1883 this book has definite signs of age and use. Uncle tom s cabin was popular with a lot of different generations and classes of readers. Jul, 2015 this title has been reprinted a large number of times since it was first released. Uncle toms cabin audiobook by harriet beecher stowe. The collection includes a famous poems and recitations published by padell book co. This first edition by harriet beecher stowe is available at bauman rare books. In front it had a neat gardenpatch, where, every summer, strawberries, raspberries, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, flourished under careful. Antique bookuncle toms cabin by harriet beecher stowe. This antique book is the famous antislavery novel by american author harriet beecher stowe.
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Today, however, harriet beecher stowes stirring indictment of slavery if often confused with garish. Inside the cover of this old time favorite, stowe easily takes readers inside the minds the. An international bestseller that sold more than 300,000 copies when it first appeared in 1852, uncle toms cabin was dismissed by some as abolitionist propaganda. Inside the cover of this old time favorite, stowe easily takes readers inside the minds the slaves, the slave owners, and those with abolitionistlike minds. Antique book uncle tom s cabin by harriet beecher stowe c1900 by henry altemus. Uncle tom s cabin was the bestselling novel of the 19th century and the second bestselling book of that century, following the bible. Y oull love this book i t is dominated by a single theme. It also strengthened the conflict between the northern and southern united states. Annotated with criticisms and interpretations illustrated free audio links by harriet beecher stowe, e. Donohue children s book uncle tom s cabin harriet beecher stowe.
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