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¿Quién fue Harriet Beecher Stowe? (¿quién Fue? / Who Was?) (Spanish Edition)
Quin fue Harriet Beecher Stowe - ¿quién Fue? / Who Was? - Spanish Edition Author:Dana Meachen Rau 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... more » 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.« less