Author: Robert Criswell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" Contrasted with Buckingham Hall, the Planter's Home
Author: Robert Criswell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
In the nineteenth century Uncle Tom's Cabin sold more copies than any other book in the world except the Bible.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
In the nineteenth century Uncle Tom's Cabin sold more copies than any other book in the world except the Bible.
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" Contrasted with Buckingham Hall, the Planter's Home
Author: Robert Criswell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Aunt Phillis's Cabin; Or, Southern Life As It Is
Author: Mary H. Eastman
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
This book is a plantation fiction novel. It was a strong commercial success and bestseller. Based on her growing up in Warrenton, Virginia, of an elite planter family, Eastman portrays plantation owners and slaves as mutually respectful, kind, and happy beings.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
This book is a plantation fiction novel. It was a strong commercial success and bestseller. Based on her growing up in Warrenton, Virginia, of an elite planter family, Eastman portrays plantation owners and slaves as mutually respectful, kind, and happy beings.
The Annotated Uncle Tom's Cabin
Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393059465
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Presents an annotated version of Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" that describes the lives of slaves and abolitionists in the 1800s, historical discussions of the Underground Railroad, slave trade, and plantation life, and advertisements that were influenced by the novel.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393059465
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Presents an annotated version of Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" that describes the lives of slaves and abolitionists in the 1800s, historical discussions of the Underground Railroad, slave trade, and plantation life, and advertisements that were influenced by the novel.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Contrasted with Buckingham Hall, the Planter's Home, Or, a Fair View of Both Sides of the Slavery Question. by Robert Criswell.
Author: Robert Criswell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781425512446
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781425512446
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Father Henson's Story of His Own Life
Author: Josiah Henson
Publisher: Boston : J.P. Jewett ; Cleveland : H.P.B. Jewett
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is an autobiographical account of the life of Josiah Henson, an African American man who was born into slavery in Maryland in the late 18th century. Henson's story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite being subjected to the cruelty of slavery, Henson was able to escape and establish himself as a respected member of the free black community in Canada. The book chronicles Henson's life from his early years as a slave on a plantation to his eventual escape to freedom. Along the way, Henson describes the various hardships he faced, including the separation from his family, the brutal treatment of his fellow slaves, and the constant threat of violence from his white masters. Despite these challenges, Henson was able to maintain his faith and his determination to be free.Henson's story is also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States. Through his vivid descriptions of plantation life, Henson gives readers a glimpse into the brutal and dehumanizing nature of the institution. He also provides insight into the various strategies that slaves used to resist their oppressors, including acts of rebellion and escape.Overall, Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey from slavery to freedom. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States.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.
Publisher: Boston : J.P. Jewett ; Cleveland : H.P.B. Jewett
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is an autobiographical account of the life of Josiah Henson, an African American man who was born into slavery in Maryland in the late 18th century. Henson's story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite being subjected to the cruelty of slavery, Henson was able to escape and establish himself as a respected member of the free black community in Canada. The book chronicles Henson's life from his early years as a slave on a plantation to his eventual escape to freedom. Along the way, Henson describes the various hardships he faced, including the separation from his family, the brutal treatment of his fellow slaves, and the constant threat of violence from his white masters. Despite these challenges, Henson was able to maintain his faith and his determination to be free.Henson's story is also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States. Through his vivid descriptions of plantation life, Henson gives readers a glimpse into the brutal and dehumanizing nature of the institution. He also provides insight into the various strategies that slaves used to resist their oppressors, including acts of rebellion and escape.Overall, Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey from slavery to freedom. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States.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.
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" Contrasted with Buckingham Hall, the Planter's Home
Author: Robert Criswell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Slavery
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Slavery
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
“Uncle Tom's Cabin” contrasted with Buckingham Hall, the planters home, or, a Fair view of both sides of the slavery question. [A novel. With plates.]
Author: Robert Criswell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Mightier than the Sword: Uncle Tom's Cabin and the Battle for America
Author: David S. Reynolds
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393082342
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
“Fascinating . . . a lively and perceptive cultural history.” —Annette Gordon-Reed, The New Yorker In this wide-ranging, brilliantly researched work, David S. Reynolds traces the factors that made Uncle Tom’s Cabin the most influential novel ever written by an American. Upon its 1852 publication, the novel’s vivid depiction of slavery polarized its American readership, ultimately widening the rift that led to the Civil War. Reynolds also charts the novel’s afterlife—including its adaptation into plays, films, and consumer goods—revealing its lasting impact on American entertainment, advertising, and race relations.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393082342
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
“Fascinating . . . a lively and perceptive cultural history.” —Annette Gordon-Reed, The New Yorker In this wide-ranging, brilliantly researched work, David S. Reynolds traces the factors that made Uncle Tom’s Cabin the most influential novel ever written by an American. Upon its 1852 publication, the novel’s vivid depiction of slavery polarized its American readership, ultimately widening the rift that led to the Civil War. Reynolds also charts the novel’s afterlife—including its adaptation into plays, films, and consumer goods—revealing its lasting impact on American entertainment, advertising, and race relations.