Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American abolitionist and author who became a hero for her influential work in the fight against slavery.

Stowe's most famous book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was published in 1852 and became an instant bestseller. The novel depicted the brutal realities of slavery and helped to galvanize anti-slavery sentiment in the United States and around the world.

Through her writing and activism, Stowe helped to raise awareness about the injustices of slavery and played a key role in the abolitionist movement.