Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin

One of the best selling novels in history, Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin forcefully took on the institution of slavery and challenged citizens of the country to fight for abolition. <br/><br/>Beginning as a short story in an abolitionist newspaper, Uncle Tom's Cabin remains one of the most analyzed and studied novels. But how did the story come together? And who exactly was Harriet Beecher Stowe? <br/><br/>Tune in to find out. <br/><br/>For transcripts, source material, or to request a topic, head over to the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com. Support the show