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1879 UNCLE TOM Autobiography Rev. Josiah Henson Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery Truth is Stranger than Fiction is the autobiography of Rev. Josiah Henson, an escaped slave and minister who inspired the character of Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe's iconic novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Henson recounts his experiences of slavery, his escape to Canada, and his efforts to help other fugitive slaves. The book includes a preface by Stowe herself, along with notes from notable abolitionists Wendell Phillips and John G. Whittier, and an appendix by Bishop Gilbert Haven on the Exodus movement. This work not only sheds light on Henson s life and the injustices of slavery but also on his contributions to the abolitionist movement and the betterment of African-Americans post-Emancipation. Covering the period from 1789 to 1879, this rare edition is enhanced by 16 full-page engravings. Item number: #41645 Price: $599 STOWE, Harriet Beecher; PHILLIPS, Wendell; WHITTIER, John G.; HAVEN, Gilbert Truth is Stranger than Fiction. An Autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson (Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe s Uncle Tom ), from 1789 to 1879. With a Preface by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, Introductory Notes by Wendell Phillips and John G. Whittier, and an Appendix on the Exodus by Bishop Gilbert Haven. Boston: B.B. Russell and Co; Detroit: R.D.S. Tyler and Co.; Portland: John Russell; Philadelphia: Quaker City Publishing House; New York: Charles Drew; Chicago: Andrews and Dorman; Indianapolis: Fred L. Horton and Co., 1879. Details: Collation: Complete o xxiv, 336 o 16 engraved plates (including frontispiece) Provenance: Handwritten P. B. Eager, 1880 Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Cloth Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41645 Photos available upon request. N° de ref. del artículo 41645
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