1920 Rare Book - Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe illustrated by Richard Henry Brock.
(Description)
Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe. Richard Henry Brock, illustrator.
Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin. Edited and slightly abridged by C. H. Irwin.
Publisher: London, The Boy’s Own Paper Office, no date (circa 1920).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 6".
Pages: xii-562 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original brown full-cloth binding with striking color illustration of key scenes and characters on the front cover and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing throughout - as shown, light toning to endpapers - as shown, nice 1925 school prize bookplate on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated with full-color plate and black-and-white illustrations by R. H. Brock, including a vividly illustrated frontispiece.
The book: Uncle Tom’s Cabin, first published in 1852, is one of the most significant works of American literature, recognized for its impact on the abolitionist movement. This illustrated edition, edited and slightly abridged by C. H. Irwin, brings Harriet Beecher Stowe’s powerful story to life with vivid illustrations by R. H. Brock, capturing the emotional and historical depth of the narrative.
The author: Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896) was an American author and abolitionist best known for Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which became an influential work in anti-slavery discussions before the American Civil War. Stowe’s novel humanized the plight of enslaved African Americans, contributing significantly to the abolitionist cause.
The illustrator: Richard Henry Brock (1871–1943) was a British illustrator known for his detailed and expressive drawings. Along with his brother, Charles Edmund Brock, he illustrated many classic literary works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. R. H. Brock’s illustrations were noted for their emotional depth and dynamic composition, often enhancing the narrative of the books he worked on. He illustrated both fiction and children's literature, using a traditional pen-and-ink technique that became his signature style. Brock’s work brought vivid life to Uncle Tom’s Cabin with his ability to capture both the intensity and humanity of the characters.