The Week of June 12, 1851

News in Connecticut, Stowe’s birthplace:

National News:

International News:

Crowds continued to attend the Great Exhibition held in Hyde Park, London, England. The Exhibition was held in the Crystal Palace and displayed the works of various industries from all around the world.
In France, revolutionary violence broke out over possible changes to the Constitution.

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