The Week of January 1, 1852

News in Connecticut, Stowe’s birthplace:

The weather was clear and warm on New Years Day. It was said to have been as pleasant as it could be.

National News:

International News:

A reign of terror is beginning to emerge in France. On a daily basis a government department is under siege.
News from Jamaica reports that since it’s arrival on the island, the disease of cholera has claimed 40,000 lives.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin in the National Era

The first installment of Uncle Tom's Cabin appeared on June 5, 1851 in the anti-slavery newspaper, The National Era. Stowe enlisted friends and family to send her information and scoured freedom narratives and anti-slavery newspapers for first hand accounts as she composed her story. In 1852 the serial was published as a two volume book. Uncle Tom's Cabin was a best seller in the United States, Britain, Europe and Asia, and was translated into over 60 languages

Uncle Tom's Cabin in the National Era