The Life of Josiah Henson An Inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom |
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| Author:
| Henson, Josiah |
| Series title: | Dover Thrift Editions: Black History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-486-80045-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2016 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $5.00 |
Book Description:
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Born into slavery on a Maryland farm, Josiah Henson fled with his family to Ontario. Avid readers of his 1849 memoir included Harriet Beecher Stowe, who acknowledged its influence on Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Born into slavery on a Maryland farm, Josiah Henson fled with his family to Ontario. Avid readers of his 1849 memoir included Harriet Beecher Stowe, who acknowledged its influence on Uncle Tom's Cabin.