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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.
This 1876 version of Josiah Henson's autobiography, the first of many editions issued by British editor John Lobb, followed the original 1849 edition and a much-expanded 1858 version.
The character Uncle Tom is based on the life of Josiah Henson (1789-1882).
Uncle Tom's Story of His Life: An Autobiography of the Reverend Josiah Henson
Uncle Tom's Story of His Life: An Autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson (Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom); from...
"Uncle Tom's Story of His Life" is a slave narrative written by Josiah Henson, who would later become famous for being the basis of the title character from Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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Uncle Tom's Story of His Life: An Autobiography of the Reverend Josiah Henson
Uncle Tom's Story of His Life: An Autobiography of the Reverend Josiah Henson
UNCLE TOM'S STORY OF HIS LIFE: An Autobiography of the Rev. Josiah Henson (mrs. Harriet Beecher... Stowe's "uncle Tom").