Uncle Tom's Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly - Midlands books & Collectables

Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly

Author:

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Publish Date:

Circa 1900

Publisher:

Ward, Lock & Co./ Limited

Cover Type:

Hardcover

Condition:

Good

Moderate wear to the colorfully illustrated on blue cloth cover and spine. Half title page partially detached and reflects prior ownership inscription. Prior ownership also present on title page. Book overall in very good condition. Please contact us for more detailed description and images.

R475.00

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“Uncle Tom’s Cabin, or Life Among the Lowly is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and first published in 1852. This specific edition, published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, is a classic in the genre of abolitionist literature. The novel explores the harsh realities of slavery in the United States through the story of Uncle Tom, an African American slave who is sold away from his family and endures suffering, yet maintains his deep faith and moral integrity. The book addresses the brutalities of slavery, the moral dilemmas surrounding it, and the human cost of racial injustice. It also emphasizes themes of compassion, resistance, and the quest for freedom, stirring emotions and mobilizing public sentiment for the abolitionist cause.”