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Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Dana Meachen Rau
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By (author) Who HQ
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Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
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Series | Who Was? |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:112 | Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 135 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780448483016
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Classifications | Dewey:B |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Putnam Inc
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Imprint |
G P Putnam's Sons
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Publication Date |
21 April 2015 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
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.
Author Biography
Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.
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