Uncle Tom's story of his life : an autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson, 1789-1876

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Uncle Tom's story of his life : an autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson, 1789-1876

with a preface by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe and an introductory note by George Sturge and S. Morley ; edited by John Lobb

(Cass library of African studies, . Slavery series ; no. 13)

Cass, 1971

2nd ed. [i.e. 1st ed. reprinted]; with a new introduction by C. Duncan Rice

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Note

Reprint of 1st ed., London, Christian Age Office, 1877

Based on earlier versions of the author's autobiography published under titles: The life of Josiah Henson and Father Henson's story of his own life

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Description

First published in 1877, Henson was thought to be the inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowes character "Uncle Tom". He recounts his work against slavery in the manual trade movement aimed at rehabilitating escaped Negroes in Canada.

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  • NCID
    BA32297708
  • ISBN
    • 0714621234
  • LCCN
    75171809
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 236 p., 2 plates
  • Size
    23 cm.
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