Uncle Tom's Cabin; A Tale of Life Among the Lowly
By Harriet Beecher Stowe
Published by George Routledge & Co: London 1853 (Preface Date)
"Published in London by George Routledge & Co. in 1853, this early British edition of Uncle Tom's Cabin; A Tale of Life Among the Lowly presents Harriet Beecher Stowe's groundbreaking anti-slavery novel that reshaped 19th-century moral consciousness. First appearing in America in 1852, Stowe's powerful narrative exposed the brutal realities of slavery through the intertwined lives of its characters—foremost among them, the saintly Uncle Tom, whose endurance, faith, and humanity stand in stark contrast to the cruelty and moral blindness of his oppressors. Blending vivid storytelling with Christian compassion and moral urgency, Stowe's work galvanized abolitionist sentiment and brought the human cost of slavery into sharp emotional focus for readers across the English-speaking world.
This 1853 Routledge edition, issued within a year of the American first printing, reflects the novel's rapid and widespread influence in Britain, where it became both a bestseller and a moral touchstone. Rich in sentiment and vivid characterisation, Uncle Tom's Cabin transcended fiction to become a social document that stirred public debate and inspired reform. As one of the most consequential works of the 19th century, it remains a cornerstone of humanitarian literature. This edition will appeal to collectors of early printings of Stowe's works, students of abolitionist history, and admirers of socially transformative fiction."
Some general fading and wear to cover. Front endpaper and frontispiece are missing as pictured. Reprint. Early English Edition 480pp. Preface by Earl of Carlisle. The preface is dated October 9th 1853. Please study photos to further understand condition.
