Stowe
[stəu]
Definition
(noun.) United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896).
Editor: Mary--From WordNet
Examples
- Versailles is an ornament and an honour to France, Stowe and Wilton to England. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Mrs. Stowe attempted unsuccessfully to have this identifying note removed from the stereotype-plate of the first edition. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Professor Stowe says, With all these, except G----, I have been, for some years, personally acquainted, and make my statements from my own knowledge. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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