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A seaside summer visit allowed the narrator to encounter a very special bird. This delightful story brings a winged hero to life and allows us to care deeply for the things that "Hum" encounters. Welcome to a delightful vacation and the gentle observations made in an unhurried time. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

President Abraham Lincoln once told author Harriet Beecher Stowe, "So you're the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war!" The President was referring to Uncle Tom's Cabin that cast a spotlight on the issue of slavery. This story by Stowe casts a similar light that may be more understandable by a younger audience who may try to discover why crickets were so unacceptable. Narrated by Alyssa Hascall.

La previsione dell’autrice di un futuro presidente di colore degli Stati Uniti ha visto la sua realizzazione: il libro acquista così, ancora di più, il sapore del riscatto di generazioni oppresse dalla schiavitù. Valori come fratellanza e fede pervadono il libro, più che mai attuale nel mondo della globalizzazione.Adatto a: tutti, in particolare: a tutti coloro che hanno sempre voluto accostarsi ad un grande classico della cultura americana e non ne hanno mai avuto l’occasione.

First published in 1859, and set in 18th-century Newport, Rhode Island, The Minister's Wooing is a historical novel and domestic comedy that satirizes Calvinism, celebrating its intellectual and moral integrity while critiquing its rigid theology. Mary Scudder lives with her widowed mother in a modest middle-class home. Dr. Hopkins, a Calvinist minister who boards with them, is dedicated to helping the slaves arriving at Newport and calls for the abolition of slavery.

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Setä Tuomon tupa on tarina keski-ikäisestä orjasta Tuomosta, jonka tämän isäntä, kentuckylainen maanviljelijä, aikoo myydä maksaakseen velkansa. Näin Tuomo joutuu eroon vaimostaan ja lapsestaan, kun hänet myydään orjamarkkinoilla ja lähetetään pois. Tuomo matkaa jokilautalla pitkin suurta Mississippi-jokea ja päätyy dramaattisen matkansa päätteeksi pahantahtoisen maanomistajan Simon Legreen palvelukseen. Tuomolle matkasta muodostuu sisäinen, hengellinen matka. Lukukokemuksena tarina on väistämättömän sydäntäsärkevä.

Step into the scandalous world of the Romantic era as Harriet Beecher Stowe reveals the untold story of Lady Byron, wronged wife of the infamous poet, Lord Byron. Published in 1869, Stowes bold exposé, initially slammed by the press, uncovers the sordid details of Lord Byrons life that led to his exile from England. This narrative, compiled from personal correspondence and cutting poetry, is an impassioned defense of Lady Byrons reputation against the smear campaigns of her late husbands influential allies. Stowes fiery critique of the Victorian eras treatment of women is as poignant today...

Dive into the fascinating stories of 19 remarkable women from the Bible, brought to life through scriptural, historical, and legendary sources. This captivating series is divided into three distinct eras the Women of the Patriarchal Ages, featuring figures like Sarah and Hagar; the Women of the National Period, showcasing heroines such as Miriam and Esther; and the Women of the Christian Era, including the mythical Madonna and Mary Magdalene. Join us as we explore the strength, courage, and influence of these extraordinary women throughout sacred history. - Summary by Ron Altman

Harriet Beecher Stowe was appalled by slavery, and she took one of the few options open to nineteenth-century women who wanted to affect public opinion: she wrote a novel, a huge, enthralling narrative that claimed the heart, soul, and politics of millions of her contemporaries. Uncle Tom's Cabin paints pictures of three plantations, each worse than the other, where even the best plantation leaves a slave at the mercy of fate or debt. Her questions remain penetrating even today: "Can man ever be trusted with wholly irresponsible power?"

"The Christmas Stories by Harriet Beecher Stowe: Illustrated" is a heartwarming collection that brings together the enchanting holiday tales of the acclaimed American author, Harriet Beecher Stowe. This anthology includes several beloved stories, including "Betty's Bright Idea," "Christmas in Poganuc," "The Second Christmas," and more. Harriet Beecher Stowe, best known for her influential novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," showcases her talent for storytelling in these Christmas narratives.