Eliza Crossing The River

Eliza Crossing the River

by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Eliza Crossing the River is a short story by Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. The story follows Eliza, a young slave woman, as she tries to escape to freedom across the Ohio River. Along the way, she encounters a series of challenges, including slave catchers, harsh weather, and the treacherous river itself.

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Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896) was an American abolitionist and author. She came from the Beecher family, a famous religious family, and is best known for her nov...

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