Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe? (Who Was...?)
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 bestseller 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.
Illustrations.
Target age group 8-12
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 bestseller 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.
Illustrations.
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeUnited States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
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AuthorRau, Dana Meachen
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SeriesWho Was?
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Lexile Level890
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AR Level6.0
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Deweyb
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PublisherPenguin Group (USA)
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Publication Date4/21/2015
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Pages112
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Dimensions0.23 H x 7.74 L x 5.64 W
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Case Qty70
