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call tom s cabin published in 1822. mr. reynolds exports the political and social factors that influenced the novel and its role in the discussion of race in america prior to and following the civil war. it s about an hour and 20 minutes. welcome to the harriet beecher stowe museum. i m director of the center and we re just delighted that you are here to introduce david reynolds new book and hear about harriet beecher stowe and uncle s tom kevin in her 200th birthday year. this is exciting. the harriet beecher stowe center uses the story to inspire social justice and positive change. we are not just about the past and the issues, the american issues of the 19th century, but we want to take those issues and look at them in the present and try to inspire people to be good citizens today and participate in solving today s problem so we can continue to work towards fulfilling the promise of america. that is the mission. harriet beecher stowe of course best known for on call tom