Harriet Beecher - Libros y biografía

What makes a villain a villain? If you find a questionable main character intriguing, this social satire is perfect for you.The atypical character Lillie is a spoiled and self-absorbed young woman. She...

With a subtitle like "A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp" you would be forgiven for thinking that this book is an antidote to joy, and when on top of that, you discover that Dred is not in fact Dredd -...

Looking for a great love story? You have found it! This novel is told as both a sentimental romance and a humorous piece of historical fiction.Taking place in Rhode Island the story revolves around Mary...

The constant issue of society is: how can we make it better? Join Stowe's characters as they explore and discuss almost every topic you could dream of.Through their conversations, critical social issues...

You won't fail to be captured by one of Harriet Beecher Stowe's greatest books 'Religious Studies, Sketches and Poems'.Religious and spiritual, the studies and poems reflect on how to live a godly life,...

"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone"Poems such as "The Other World" "Mary at the Cross" and "The Secret" are spread across the pages of this collection...

"The night is far spent; the day is at hand." "They shall see the son of man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory."This is a short booklet by Harriet Beecher Stowe about the Coming of Jesus Christ...

Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. The sentimental...

The book that some say helped start a war!The story of a slave struggling to maintain his dignity during the pre-Civil War era, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published in 1852 to tremendous success. Since then,...

Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. The sentimental...

Dans l'État du Kentucky, au XIXe siècle. Mr Shelby est un riche propriétaire terrien. Chez lui, les esclaves sont traités avec bonté. Cependant, à la suite de mauvaises affaires, il se voit obligé de...

Édition enrichie (Préface, notes, dossier sur l'œuvre et bibliographie)Un revers de fortune oblige le propriétaire d’une manufacture du Kentucky à vendre son plus fidèle esclave, le vieux Tom.L’oncle...

Tom est un esclave noir au caractère généreux, Elisa une jeune mulâtresse, mère d'un petit Harry. Leurs maîtres, des gens bienveillants, sont obligés de les vendre. Tom accepte son sort : d'abord acheté...

Uncle Tom’s Cabin brought the evils of slavery to the hearts and minds of the American people by its moving portrayal of slave experience.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning,...

Contrepoint du mythique La Case de l'Oncle Tom, Dred aborde la question de l'esclavage du point de vue des esclaves, en décrivant le quotidien d'une plantation du Sud des États-Unis, gagnée par la révolte....

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘One thing is certain, – that there is a mustering among the masses, the world over; and there is a dis irae...

The author has endeavoured in this story to paint a style of life and manners which existed in New England in the earlier days of her national existence. Some of the principal characters are historic:...

Uncle Tom's Cabin is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel "helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War", according to Will Kaufman. Stowe, a Connecticut-born...

At the junction of domestic science and early feminist literature, 'American Woman's Home: Or, Principles of Domestic Science' serves as a seminal anthology that scrutinizes and celebrates the role of...

In 'The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism,' readers are presented with a unique collection that brings together seminal works exploring the complex intersections of history,...

The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution, is an American history book written by William Cooper Nell, with an introduction by Harriet Beecher Stowe. It focuses on African-American soldiers during...

The anthology 'The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism' is a compelling exploration of the intersection between historical events and the perennial human fascination with...

This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - 14860 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Uncle...

The 'Colored Patriots of the American Revolution' offers an invaluable collection meticulously curated to highlight the overlooked contributions made by African Americans during a pivotal era in United...

In 'The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution,' readers are treated to a meticulously curated anthology that sheds light on the oft-overlooked contributions of African American heroes in the foundational...

Welcome to the 3 Books To Know series, our idea is to help readers learn about fascinating topics through three essential and relevant books. These carefully selected works can be fiction, non-fiction,...

Welcome to the3 Books To Knowseries, our idea is to help readers learn about fascinating topics through three essential and relevant books. These carefully selected works can be fiction, non-fiction,...

A "Great American Novel" is a novel which is of high literary merit and shows the culture of the United States at a specific time in its history. It is presumably written by an American author who is...

Thanksgiving began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, it...

e-artnow presents the collection of the recorded testimonies of former slaves, memoirs, historical studies, reports of the life and laws in the south, legislation on civil rights, as well as popular fiction...