HISTORY
Tackach, James

Uncle Tom's Cabin: Indictment of Slavery

(4) YA Words That Changed History series. Tackach examines the influence of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel on political and social thought before the Civil War. Though it plods along at times, the text contains interesting information, such as a discussion of critiques of the novel during Stowe's lifetime versus those in the early twentieth century. Black-and-white archival pictures and photos are included. Bib., ind.

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