Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896), an American abolitionist and author, is best known for her novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', a book that galvanized the anti-slavery movement and contributed significantly to the outbreak of the American Civil War. Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, Stowe harnessed the influence of her writing to challenge the injustices of slavery. As a daughter of an outspoken religious...