"The purpose of the editor of this little work, has been to adapt it for the juvenile family circle. The verses have accordingly been written by the authoress for the capacity of the youngest readers, and have been printed in a large bold type. The prose parts of the book, which are well suited for being read aloud in the family circle, are printed in a smaller type"--note, p. [2], dated January, 1853. "This little work is designed to adapt Mrs. Stowe's touching narrative to the understandings of the youngest readers and to foster in their hearts a generous sympathy for the wronged negro race of America."--p. [1].
Caption title: Uncle Tom's picture book.
Copyright 1853 by John P. Jewett and Company.
In printed wrapper.
Wood engravings signed: M. Jackson sc.
"Little Eva song. Uncle Tom's guardian angel. Words by John G. Whittier. Music by Manuel Emilio."--p. 32.
Electronic text and image data. Chester, Vt. : Readex, a division of Newsbank, Inc., 2014. Includes files in TIFF, GIF and PDF formats with inclusion of keyword searchable text. (The American Slavery Collection, 1820-1922: From the American Antiquarian Society ; no. 239).