Literature Network » Harriet Beecher Stowe

STOWE, HARRIET BEECHER (1811-1896)

Content courtesy of

From: Young Students Learning Library
Date: 19960101
Author:

00-00-0000
Harriet Beecher Stowe was a U.S. writer. She became known throughout the world for her book against slavery, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Harriet was born in Litchfield, Connecticut. Her father, Lyman Beecher, and her brother, Henry Ward Beecher, were both well-known preachers. Harriet was educated at the academy in Lithfield and at Hartford Female Seminary.

In 1836, Harriet married the Reverend Calvin Ellis Stowe, a professor in the Lane Theological Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Stowe and her husband were deeply concerned about the plight of runaway slaves.

Uncle Tom's Cabin ...

Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.

Other Articles on Harriet Beecher Stowe

About Our Articles: We've partnered with Highbeam Research to provide these article excerpts for your research needs. However, due to copyright laws, we cannot publish the whole article. To view these articles in full length you'll need to use the link above to access the free trial at Highbeam.