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Harriett Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Harriett Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...
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April 15, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1852
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
* Rare Anti-slavery publication
* Pre-American Civil War era
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book form, and it is common consensus that the book had much to do with popularizing sentiment which lead to the Civil War.
So it is not surprising that the back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mr. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in two handsome volumes..." with more. Also in this issue: ""Uncle Tom's Cabin" "California Items" which concerns slavery there; "Slaves for California" and more.
Four pages, minor indents at the spine, never bound nor trimmed, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
AI notes: The National Era was an influential anti-slavery newspaper published in Washington, D.C., from 1847 to 1860. Founded to promote the abolitionist cause, it combined political commentary, news, and literature to sway public opinion against slavery. The paper is best known for serializing Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1851–1852, which significantly boosted anti-slavery sentiment across the United States. With a wide readership, it played a crucial role in shaping the national debate over slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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