1852, 1st Ed 1st ISSUE, UNCLE TOM'S CABIN by HARRIET BEECHER STOWE, ANTI-SLAVERY

Description: Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly by Harriet Beecher Stowe In Two Volumes Boston: John P Jewett & Company Cleveland, Ohio: Jewett, Proctor & Worthington 1852 First Edition, First Issue Two octavos, x, 13-312p; iv, 5-322 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered black cloth covered boards. Illustrated with three plates in each volume. Dis-bound but with the original back strips laid in. Some rubbing and wear, foxing and discoloration, previous owner's inscription, else in good condition. Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852, is one of the most influential American novels of the 19th century. The book is a powerful anti-slavery narrative that brought the realities of slavery to the forefront of public consciousness in the years leading up to the American Civil War. Through its depiction of the suffering and humanity of enslaved individuals, particularly the character of Uncle Tom, Stowe sought to expose the moral injustices of slavery and its dehumanizing effects. The novel played a significant role in galvanizing the abolitionist movement in the United States and abroad. Its emotional portrayal of slavery's cruelty and the dignity of those enslaved resonated deeply with readers, contributing to shifting public opinion on slavery. Uncle Tom's Cabin remains a landmark work in American literature, both for its historical impact and its enduring message on human rights and equality. BAL 19343 If you have any questions feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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