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NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 28, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia criminal trial
* Underground Railroad & Frederick Douglass

The top of the front page has some nice column heads on the Harper's Ferry insurrection: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Trial of John Brown, Charged with Insurrection, Treason and Murder" "The Testimony of the Witnesses Against the Prisoner" "Confession of Copland, the Negro" "Startling Revelations Forthcoming in Which the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 4, 1865  Prints found in this issue include a front page image of: "General Alfred H. Terry" and also on the ftpg. is: "Landing of Soldiers and Sailors Above Fort Fisher".
Inside pages include a full page: "The Army of the Potomac Receiving the News of the Capture of Fort Fisher"; two quarter page images of: "The Late Lieut. Samuel Preston" and "The Late Lieut. Benjamin H. Porter"; a halfpg: "Admiral Porter's Fleet Celebrating the Surrender of Fort Fisher"; a…

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV - West Virginia trial

The top of the front page has column heads: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Trial of John Brown, Charged with Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Conclusion of the Evidence" "Summing Up For the Prosecution" "Interesting Interview Between Old Brown & the Virginia Soldiers" "Official Reports of the Fight at Harper's Ferry" "Sermons Yesterday on the 'Irrepressible…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1883  The entire front page is one of the more desirable of the entire 60 year run of this newspaper, being a fine portrait of: "Frederick Douglass", with a related article on him on an inside page.
But there are other nice prints in this issue as well, including a full page: "Autumn Leaves" by Howard Pyle; a print of: "The Late J. Marion Sims, M.D."; a very nice double page centerfold: "Evacuation Day One Hundred Years Ago---The Continental Army…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 8, 1883  Front full pg. illus. of "Evacuation Day-Unveiling Ward Statue of Washington in Wall Street." Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Four Prima Donnas" which are "Madame Christine Nilsson," "Madame Adelina Patti," "Madame Etelka Gerster," and "Madame Marcella Sembrich." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Hon. John G. Carlisle, Speaker of the House of Representatives." Dblpgctrfld. of "Evacuation Day-The Military and Civic Parade." Also, contains "The Great…

HARPER'S WEEKLY,  New York, December 3, 1859 Ftpg. shows: 'Assassination of Ormond Chase by the Mexicans at Tepic', showing him hanging from a tree.  A 1/4 page illustration of "John W. Forney, Esq., of Philadelphia". Also a 1/3 page illustration "Scene in a Fashionable Church at Lima". A dramatic fullpage showing the 'Loss of the 'Royal Charger' on the Coast of England, October 25, 1859'. Some text on the John Brown incident subheaded: 'The John Brown Excitement'.   This issue also contains a…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882  Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and her having made a will, etc. She says she has made no will, owns no farm, but has a small house encumbered by a mortgage, and has no income but what she derives from the narrative of her…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 7 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Just after Brown's execution

Page 4 has: "Old Brown's Fate" "The Slanderer of John Brown" and pages 6 and 7 have a wealth of reporting headed: "John Brown's Invasion" worth carious subheads including; "A Revival of Wrath" "The Humors of the Local Press" "Brown & His Friends" "A Letter From John Brown" which is signed in type: John Brown. Then: "The Crazed Old Man" and: "G.…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE Nov. 29, 1859 

* John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry
* Pre Civil War tensions re. slavery question

Inside has two articles on: "Brownsville", Texas, concerning the troubles at the border with Mexico.
But the more notable content is on the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry, with column heads including: "Further from Charlestown" "Additional Troops Expected" "The Churches Used for Barracks" "Soldiers Firing in the Air" "Narrow Escape of Citizens" "Spies Sent Out by Gov.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1895  Certainly the prime content in this issue is not just the page 6 article: "Death of Frederick Douglass" which takes over three-quarters of the first column, but the related illustration of him appearing on page 4 which takes one-third of the page, captioned: "Frederick Douglass, Died Feb. 20, 1895" (see).
The full front page is a political cartoon by W. a. Rogers captioned: "The Strike Against Strong. Walking Delegate Platt In Albany." Other pages…

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 2, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial

The front page has column heads including: "The Harper's Ferry Affair" "Argument for Arrest of Judgment in Old Brown's Case" "The Trial of Coppie [Coppic] Commenced" "Extraordinary Eulogy on John Brown & His Fellow Conspirators" "The Bloody and Brutal Rochester Manifesto of Seward Elaborated"  and also: "Extraordinary Address of Wendell Phillips on the Insurrection" &…

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11, 1891  

* Frederick Douglass resignation
* Ambassador to Haiti - Hayti 
* Abolitionist - social reformer 

The top of page 3 has a print of: "Frederick Douglass" and a report headed: "Ministerial Changes" "Fred Douglass Resigns--Shannon Minister to Costa Rica--Grubb Coming Home".
The report includes: "Hon. Frederick Douglass, U.S. minister to Haiti, has tendered his resignation to the department of state...Mr. Douglass...does not…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1877  Certainly the feature of this issue is the nearly one-quarter pg. print of: "Frederick Douglass" with an article on him as well mentioning him being the new Marshall of D.C., with talk of his newspaper The North Star.
Other prints include a full ftpg. political cartoon by Thomas Nast: "Young American Roast Beef For Old England"; prints of: "The Rev. Josiah Henson--The Original of 'Uncle Tom' " "The Plain of Marathon"; a full page  F.S. Church print:…

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 9, 1859 

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia

Pages 6 & 7 have much on the John Brown insurrection at Harper's Ferry including: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" "The Martial Law Illegal--Reaction Against Wide" "The Fugitives--Cooke and Virginia in Kansas" "An Anecdote of John Brown" "Letter From C. P. Tidd" "Disunion Sentiment" "Monument to John Brown" "Direct From Harper's Ferry" "Man-Hunting in Illinois - Kidnappers…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 5, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial

Page 4 has a report from Washington: "Reliable letters from Richmond state that under no possible circumstances will Gov. Wise commute Brown's sentence. His fate may be considered as sealed..." with a bit more.
Page 5 has 2 columns taken up with: "The Invasion of Virginia" "Public Feelings--Sentence of Brown--State of the Prisoner" with subheads including: "The Court,…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 12, 1859 

* Post John Brown execution (hanging)
* Much on the funeral services - burial

Almost the entirety of page 6 is taken up with: "The Burial Of John Brown" "The Passage of the Body to North Alba" "The Funeral" "Speeches of Mr. McKim and Mr. Phillips" "John Brown's Last Will" "Charlestown Intelligence" "Caleb Cushing Slandering John Brown" and a letter from Edwin Coppic to Mrs. Brown.
Also of significance is a page 7 article: "The Slaver Wanderer" "Arrest…

FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Sept. 8, 1854  

* Extremely rare publication

We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Among the articles: "The Results of Emancipation" "The Fugitive Slave Act--Proposition For Its Repeal" "What Becomes of the Free Colored People" "Colored Emigration Convention" "Aid To Fugitives"…

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 27, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia trial

The top of page 3 has many nice column heads including: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Arraignment of Old Brown and His Companions on Charges of Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Brown Appeals for a Postponement of His Trial" "Arrest of the Fugitive Cook" The Kansas Work of the Abolitionists Exposed" and more.
Over half of page 3 is taken up with a wealth of reports on the Harper's…

FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, May 20, 1852 

* Extremely rare publication

We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "The Annual Meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society". Page 3 has a: "Letter of Frederick Douglass to Gerrit Smith, Esq., Respecting Lewis Kossuth" signed in…

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia

Page 4 has 2 small items on the Harper's Ferry insurrection, and page 5 has: "The Murder at Harpers Ferry--Discourse By The Rev. Mr. Remington At Brooklyn".
Page 7 has: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" "Sentences of Coppic, Cook, Green, and Copeland" with subheads: "Captain John Brown" and: "Brown vs. Brown".
Eight pages, irregular at the spine margin with some loss, mostly…

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 18, 1877  

* Abolitionist Frederick Douglass
* U.S. Marshall nomination 
* First African American 
* District of Columbia 

The front page has two small & somewhat inconspicuous reports--yet which are very notable in African-American history.
Near the top of the first column is: "Fred. Douglass' nomination for Marshall of the District of Columbia pulled through yesterday. Several Democratic Senators voted for him." And the 2nd column has:…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - John E. Cook

The front page has some nice coverage of the Harper's Ferry insurrection led by John Brown. Column heads include: "New Trial for Brown Refused" "Harper's Ferry Alarms & Rumors" "Special to the Alexandria Sentinel" "Movement of Troops to Charlestown".
In addition well over half of the back page is taken up with: "The Harper's Ferry…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia trial

Page 3 has over 1 1/2 column taken up with: "Examination Of The Conspirators" in the John Brown insurrection case. One bit mentions: "...to examine the prisoners captured in the recent insurrection...directed to bring in the prisoners who were conducted from jail under a guard of 80 armed men...The prisoners were brought in amidst profound…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Sentenced to death (hanging)
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia WV

Page 2 has 3 1/2 columns taken up with: "A Further Installment of Documents From Capt. Brown's Carpet-Bag" which is a long list of various documents which will be relevant during his trial.
This insurrection was an effort by abolitionist John Brown to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by taking over the…

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV, West Virginia trial

Much of the front page is taken up with election results. Page 4 has over half a column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Proceedings of the Court--The Case of Copeland--Trial of Cook--His Confession Read in Court--Stephens Handed Over to the Federal Authorities for Trial".
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine with one indent net the bottom, good condition.

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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 1859 

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia

Page 3 has a report on the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" which reports on the coming legal case of those involved. One bit notes: "...take up the cause of such of those men as have been captured. they have been committed to jail at the instance of the U.S. for the murder of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1863  Half of the front page is taken up with a somber print: "Execution, by Hanging, of Two Rebel Spies, Williams and Peters, In the Army of the Cumberland" with text as well.
The best print in this issue is the half page: "Raid of Second South Carolina Volunteers (Col. Montgomery) Among the Rice Plantations on the Combahee, S.C."  Although she is not mentioned by name, this was the work of the remarkable Harriet Tubman.
Known as the Combahee River Raid,…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 1859 

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia - 1st report

Page 3 has the first report of the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "Serious Disturbances At Harper's Ferry".
It reads like a first report. It begins: "Information of a somewhat startling character having been received...of serious disturbances at the Harper's Ferry Armory, the War and Navy Departments have…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 16, 1859 

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia

Among articles are: "The John Brown Fund" "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION--Expulsion of Strangers" which takes a full column; "Southern Protest Against The Virginia View of Harper's Ferry" taking half a column.
Page 5 has a report of noted fugitive slave Columbus Jones about whom several websites make mention. headed: "The Alleged Kidnapping Case" is datelined from Barnstable, Mass.
…

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 8, 1859  

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia

Page 6 has over a full column of text headed: "John Brown's Invasion" which includes some related subheads as well. This report focuses on the trial of John Brown as a result of his infamous raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
Eight pages, binding indents at the spine, otherwise good condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1859 

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial

Page 3 has 2 reports concerning the Raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown & cohorts.
"The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" includes: "The counsel in Brown's case have filed exceptions to the decision of the Court...not decided before the day fixed for the execution, it is believed Gov. Wise will grant a reprieve...In Cook's case it is …

FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, June 17, 1852  We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Douglass was perhaps the most famous 19th century African-American abolitionist who escaped from slavery and then risked his freedom by becoming an outspoken antislavery lecturer, writer, and publisher.
Among the various articles in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1867  The front page is taken up with a print: "Isaac Watts and His Mother at the Prison-Gate" which has an accompanying article.
The feature of the issue is a letter to the editor headed: "Frederick Douglass" which provides some detail of a man who encountered him as a passenger on a railroad train. One portion notes: "...I became convinced that there was but one man of his color who could talk as he did, and that was Frederick Douglass...my thoughts were…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1859

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial

 Page 5 has 1 1/2 columns of reports headed: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" "The Case of Cook" with subheads including: "More Precautions--What is the Chivalry of the South?--The Engine Room at Harper's Ferry".
Eight pages, some ink dust to two pages, irregular at the spine causes no text loss.

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1859  

* John Brown's armed insurrection
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia

Page 2 begins with: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" & further down the column: "Capt. John Brown's Early History--Almost A D.D." which mentions he almost died years earlier.
Page 4 has: "The Case of the Fugitive Slave Columbus Jones" as well as: "Th Slave Ship Emily, the latter taking nearly a full column to report on the court case..
Eight pages, archivally strengthened at the spine with…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1859

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial ending

  The front page has an article: "Arrival Of A Captured Slaver" concerns the barque Emily, captured on the coast of Africa: "...This is the fourth slaver taken within six months by the African squadron...".
Also on the front page: "The Harper's Ferry Conspiracy--Close of the Trial and Sentence of Prisoners" which is on the John Brown…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1859  Two ftpg. prints show: "The Prisoner (John) Brown & His Boston Counsel" and another showing John Brown at "The Arraignment" plus an article: "Will John Brown be Hanged?"
Inside has a very nice fullpg. scene: "The Trial of John Brown for Treason & Murder" plus a lengthy related article.  There is also a print showing: "Swivel gun & pike used by the Harper's Ferry outlaws" & "The School House in the mountains used by Brown as an arsenal."
This…

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1859  Among the first column heads on the front page are: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Preliminary Legal Proceedings in the Case of the Prisoners" "Old Brown's Harangue to the Court" "The Testimony of the Witnesses" "and more. The top of a middle column has: "The Insurgent Arrested at Carlisle".
Most of the front page is taken up with the John Brown Harper's Ferry content.
Eight pages, two interior leaves have a portion missing from the top obviously not affecting…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1885  Front full page portrait of "The Hon. William M. Evarts", the Senator from New York, with an article on him inside.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of: "Japan at New Orleans"; full pg. illus. of "Long Island Produce by Rail"; a very large & dramatic doublepage centerfold: "John Brown on His Way to Execution"; full pg. illus. of: "A New Wall Street Bank Building"; half pg. illus: "Whaling Off Long Island"; two quarter-page portraits of: "Colonel Fred…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 22, 1877 Full ftpg: 'The Last Rose of Summer' is a great illus. show many birds. Fullpg: 'Creedmoor-Bird's-Eye-View of the Ground' doublepage centerfold: 'Creedmoor--The British & American Teams in the International Rifle Match' fullpg: 'The John Brown Monument, Osawatomie, Kansas' & nice fullpg: 'Street Vendors of Fruits & Vegetables'

"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1859  The front page of this issue is the "Fac-Simile of the Last Record of the Franklin Expedition, Found by Lieutenant Hobson on King William's Land". A half page illustration 'Harper's Ferry -- The Scene of the Late Insurrection' with an article on John Brown as well. A 'Map of Vancouver Island and Washington Territory'. A dramatic doublepage centerfold is entitled 'Discovery of the Franklin Expedition Boat of King William's Land by Lieutenant Hobson'.…

Pamphlet: "REMARKS of HON. LYMAN TRUBULL, OF ILLINOIS, ON seizure of Arsenals at Harper's Ferry, Va., and Liberty, Mo., and in vindication of the Republican Party and its Creed, in response to Senators Chesnut, Yulee, Saulsbury, Clay, and Pugh. Delivered in the United States Senate, December 6, 7 and 8, 1859". Printed at Washington, D.C., Buell & Blanchard, printers, 1859.
Complete as a  16 page pamphlet, never bound nor trimmed, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, wear at the margins, wear at the back leaf…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, a 3 issue set: April 30, May 14, & June 25, 1853  The first publication of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, initially released in America, occurred in two volumes in March of 1852, with the London edition following on its heels in May.
The British response was astounding, and by the Fall of the year Stowe was a household name throughout London.
This set reports on her visit to London, her attendance at Stafford House, an award presentation…

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 25, 1859   Over half of page 4 is taken up with detailed reporting of John Brown's Harper's Ferry invasion with column heads: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Excitement & Alarm on the Increase" "Arms Distributed, & the Town Placed in a State of Siege" "Correspondence of the Conspirators" "Poetry of the Insurrection" "Liberty Friend at Concord" and further on: "The Latest Despatches - Our Charlestown Despatch" "Our Special Correspondence" with various reports on the…

NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1859 

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia

The front page has an article headed: "The Virginia Rebellion" "...Arms Distributed through Virginia--Incidents and Details" and more. The reporting takes nearly 4 columns.
Page 4 has: "The South and the Insurrection" taking over a full column.
Eight pages, light damp stains at the right margin, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1859 The full front page shows 3 illustrations of: 'Effect of John Brown's Invasion At The South', one being: 'A Southern Planter Arming His Slaves to Resist Invasion' and the other two showing Blacks as well. A half page illustration is entitled 'Chatham Street, N.Y., on Sunday'.  A third-page illustration features the"The Exiled Sovereigns of the Italian Duchies". The doublepage centerfold is "Receiving the Returns at Tammany Hall on Election Night,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 26, 1859  Arguable the most desired print is the very nice full page by Winslow Homer: "Fall Games--The Apple Bee".
Other prints within include: 'En Route for Harper's Ferry' with just a brief bit of text; a half page: "The Royal Road to Learning - The Prince of Wales at Oxford"; a full page:"The Fall Games - The Elephant".
The back page has: "A Premature Movement" showing John Brown talking to a Black man.   This issue also has a serialized portion of "A Tale…

NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 2, 1865  The top of the front page has: "EMANCIPATION JUBILEE" "Great Rejoicing Among the Colored People" "20,000 Jubilants Celebrate Their Souls in Brooklyn" "Addresses of Wm. Howard Day, Fred. Douglass, and Rev. Mr. Pennington" "The Praying Pic-Nic and the Dancing Darkies" "A Great Day, No Trouble, Fun, Frolic, Music and Happiness".
This text takes one-third of the front page and 1 1/2 columns on the back page. The "Speech of Mr. Douglass" is on the back page.
August 1 was…

THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, April 27, 1850  

* Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
* Emancipation of the enslaved - abolition 
* Over 10 years prior to the Civil War 

The motto printed in the masthead reads: "No Union With Slaveholders", which sets the tone for the newspaper's theme. This is one of the less common anti-slavery newspapers we have encountered.
This issue has a wealth of fine, anti-slavery-themed articles including a poem: "To Slaveholders & Their Allies" by John. G.…

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1851  

* Uncle Tom's Cabin novel in progress
* Harriet Beecher Stowe - pre-book release
* Rare Anti-slavery publication
* Pre-American Civil War era

Page 3 of this anti-slavery newspaper has a letter to the editor concerning this newspaper's serialization of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Keep in mind that this famous work was about halfway through its serialization at the time this letter was written.
It is headed: "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and begins: "Uncle Tom's Cabin…