Historedia
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Book Form Publication

When
March 20, 1852
Where
Boston
Part of
Uncle Tom's Cabin published in book form

Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in book form in Boston on March 20, 1852, selling 3,000 copies on the first day.

The novel, previously serialized in The National Era, was released as a book by John P. Jewett. It sold 3,000 copies on the day of publication and soon sold out its complete print run, marking a significant commercial success.

Sources

  1. Harriet Beecher Stowe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  2. Uncle Tom's Cabin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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