Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe / Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe

Compiled from letters and journals by her son, this biography follows the author's life from childhood and schooling through marriage, western residence, and early encounters with slavery that prompted a landmark anti-slavery novel. It traces her literary development, domestic trials, recurring illness, and deep religious convictions, and records extensive travels and receptions in Europe. Later sections cover Civil War involvement, years living in Florida with local sketches, and public controversies alongside sustained correspondence with prominent contemporaries. The book interweaves personal recollection, original letters, and chronological commentary to present a reflective portrait of private struggles and public influence.