Altemus' Young People's Library: Uncle Tom's Cabin; Or, Life Among the Lowly

This novel by the abolitionist and author Harriet Beecher Stowe has been a beloved classic for over 100 years. With its vivid imagery, poignant messages, and powerful characters, it is an inspiring book that will speak to everyone from young children to young adults. This book contains an excerpt from Uncle Tom's Cabin as well as other passages from this classic work. First published in 1852, the book was the first great statement of abolitionist sentiment and an important milestone in the history of American literature. It has been praised as a classic by many scholars including Mark Twain, Ben Franklin, Bessie Smith, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.