Harriet Beecher Stowe Ffcw- (Famous Figures of the Civil War Era) - Softcover

LeeAnne Gelletly

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9780791061473: Harriet Beecher Stowe Ffcw- (Famous Figures of the Civil War Era)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0791061477 ISBN 13: 9780791061473

Publisher: Chelsea House Publications, 2000

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- Clear and concise biographies of the best-known Civil War personalities- Includes interesting and informative sidebars- Presented in an easy-to-read format- Complements school curriculum

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From School Library Journal:

Gr 3-6-Five easy-on-the-eye chapters expose readers to the life of one of the most influential women of the Civil War era. Born into a large, important family during tumultuous times, Stowe offered the world so much more than Uncle Tom's Cabin. Sidebars throughout provide information on some of her important contemporaries, such as Harriet Tubman and William Lloyd Garrison. The plot and effects of publishing Uncle Tom's Cabin are made clear. The book concludes with her later years, which included the writing of her autobiography. Illustrations throughout, including a reproduced poster advertising Uncle Tom's Cabin as "The Greatest Book of the Age," help intensify the text. This is a solid introduction for students unfamiliar with Stowe's life and works. There is little written on this important figure for this audience, making the title a welcome addition.

Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI

Review:

"This well-written story of Harriet Beecher Stowe is hard to put down. Details of her childhood, marriage, children, and writing career are thoroughly covered...This biography would be an asset to any study of the Civil War or slavery. Students who enjoy history will definitely enjoy reading this book."

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