c.1897 - Uncle Tom’s Cabin

By Harriet Beecher Stowe Undated, c. 1897 The Mershon Company, Publishers/ New York "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852. It is a groundbreaking work in American literature and played a significant role in shaping public opinion on the issue of slavery in the United States. Set during the antebellum period, the story follows the lives of various characters, with a focus on the enslaved African American protagonist, Uncle Tom. Stowe's novel vividly depicts the horrors and injustices of slavery, exposing the inhumane treatment and brutality faced by enslaved individuals. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was a catalyst for the abolitionist movement, capturing the attention of readers across the nation and fueling the debate over slavery. Its emotional impact, compelling narrative, and powerful portrayal of the human cost of slavery have solidified its place as a significant and influential work in American literature. In a pink cloth with silver scroll and floral pattern to front board, silver lettering with scroll pattern to spine, binding secure, slight yellowing to pages around edges, light wear, 503pp. Size: 4 1/4” x 5 3/4” A very lovely small pocket sized edition of this acclaimed work.