Life and Letters of Harriet Beecher Stowe (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432618957)

The Life and Letters of Harriet Beecher Stowe by Annie Fields is a comprehensive biography of the famous American author and abolitionist. The book covers Stowe's life from her childhood in Connecticut to her rise to literary fame with the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin, which became a seminal work in the abolitionist movement. The biography also delves into Stowe's personal life, including her marriage, motherhood, and her involvement in various social and political causes of the time. The book is based on Stowe's personal letters, as well as interviews with family members and friends, making it an intimate and detailed portrait of this important figure in American history. Overall, The Life and Letters of Harriet Beecher Stowe is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, and social justice.1898. Contents: Ancestry and Early Childhood; Life at Litchfield; Boston and the Hartford School; Life in Cincinnati and Marriage; Brunswick; Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin and First Visit to England; Portraiture: Correspondence: Second Visit to Europe; Bereavement: Third and Last Visit to Europe; War; Private Life in War-Time; Life in Florida; Public Readings; Trial of Henry Ward Beecher; and Nearing the End.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Annie Fields
ISBN-10: 1432618954
ISBN-13: 9781432618957
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2004
Pages: 412
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d