Uncle Tom's Story of His Life |
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| Author:
| Henson, Josiah |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4385-4153-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Standard Publications, Inc.
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| Imprint: | Book Jungle |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $5.45 |
Book Description:
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The character Uncle Tom is based on the life of Josiah Henson (1789-1882). He was born in Maryland, but managed to escape to Dresden, Ontario, Canada in 1830. In 1841, a group of abolitionists, including Henson, created a community/school for runaway slaves called the British-American Institute for Fugitive Slaves. After emancipation, many of the former slaves returned to the United States, though Henson remained in Canada until his death in 1882.
The character Uncle Tom is based on the life of Josiah Henson (1789-1882). He was born in Maryland, but managed to escape to Dresden, Ontario, Canada in 1830. In 1841, a group of abolitionists, including Henson, created a community/school for runaway slaves called the British-American Institute for Fugitive Slaves. After emancipation, many of the former slaves returned to the United States, though Henson remained in Canada until his death in 1882.