Illustrated Uncle Tom's Cabin and the Emancipation Proclamation: With 120 Illustrations

This book, this version in particular, has a lot going for it. It contains the original illustrations from the 1853 edition which bring to life a lot of the described scenes. Stowe does not go “over the top” painting the South as full of bad people. She points out the both the North and the South share the blame for allowing a system that legalizes one person being able to own another. She accurately points out what a system like that produces. The story is compelling and I felt a connection with the characters. Simon Legree is actually NOT a major player throughout the book. It’s a very good read. I was sorry to reach the end.

Like most people, I have heard of "Uncle Tom's Cabin", but I never had time to read it. As I am a Civil War buff, I have occasionally come across the quote attributed to Abe Lincoln addressing Harriet Beecher Stove with "So, this is the little lady who started this Great War". Having read that quote again recently, I committed to finally reading this book, and gosh I am glad I did! It was written in 1852, so the writing is of that time period, but it isn't that hard to read - it's a little like Mark Twain's style. And although the term "Uncle Tom" has recently become a pejorative for some, he is really quite a strong character. He is as strong, or as weak, as you would view Jesus, Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King. His strength is his commitment to non-violence as he role models love and forgiveness to those around him. And by his selfless example, he converts many others to see the inherent evil in slavery and to begin to make amends by granting freedom to those who are enslaved. It really is quite a remarkable book, with characters that you care about, and lifts the veil of the reality of slavery.

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Learn from history and don't make the same mistakes again! Highly recommend everyone read this true and well illustrated edition of a sad time in US history, though not the sole reason for the American Civil War. And though, a bit melodramatic since not every Southerner actually owned slaves, it was an interesting read.

Unlike many of my classmates I did not read this book as a child. I am VERY glad I did finally read it and this version is the best. Definitely worth the time it takes to read. Uncle Tom is my hero!

This facsimile of the 1853 edition is just what I was looking for. The type font and the illustrations add to this already monumental classic. It makes a great addition to my collection of literary classics.

Uncle Tom is a real hero, here. Too bad the opposite is portrayed in recent years. I bought this book because I fully expect it to be banned in the near future, because it proves the opposite of the popular narrative. Harriet Beecher Stowe, admirable work.

Written by a preacher’s daughter who wanted slavery to end. A great piece of historical fiction whose intent was political. Mission accomplished. It’s a banned book which makes it even more important to own and read.