Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896) was a prominent American abolitionist and author, best known for her landmark novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', a powerful and provocative depiction of the harsh realities of slavery in the southern United States. Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, she was the seventh child of the influential clergyman Lyman Beecher, which equipped her with a strong moral compass and an im...