American author Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an ardent critic of slavery and the author of the international bestseller Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” Uncle Tom... SEE MORE