HAP 50 - Nation Within a Nation - Martin Delany

Blake; or, The Huts of America is a serial novel by Martin R. Delany, published in parts from 1859 to 1862. It follows the journey of Henry Blake, a West Indian-born slave who advocates for revolution across the antebellum South and Cuba. The novel highlights the brutal realities of slavery and the quest for freedom and equality. Although incomplete due to lost chapters, it remains a significant work in African-American literature.

Published in 1852, 'Uncle Tom’s Cabin' is a seminal work by Harriet Beecher Stowe that depicts the harsh realities of slavery in the United States. The novel follows the story of Uncle Tom, a dignified and religious enslaved man, and Eliza, a fugitive slave, among other characters. It highlights the cruelty and injustices of the slave system and the emotional toll on enslaved individuals and their families. The book was a massive success, selling over 300,000 copies in its first year and becoming the second-best-selling book of the 19th century after the Bible. It played a significant role in fueling the abolitionist cause and is credited with influencing public opinion on slavery.