The Week of June 19, 1851

News in Connecticut, Stowe’s birthplace:

National News:

International News:

Attempts of a revolt in Chile were crushed
The Danish government announced plans to begin emancipation in October on the island of Croix
The Great Exhibition at London’s Crystal Palace remained busy Queen Victoria made an appearance at the Exhibition this week

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