Uncle Tom's Cabin

This seminal novel, published in 1852, played a key role in galvanizing public opinion against the institution of slavery in the United States. Through the story of a slave named Tom and his struggles against the brutal realities of his life, Stowe eloquently exposed the inhumanity and injustice of the system, inspiring widespread outrage and ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the American Civil War.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.