JOURNAL ARTICLE

Uncle Tom's Cabin, Robert McAlpin, and Simon Legree: The Natchitoches Parish Story That Will Not Go Away.

  • Published In: Louisiana History, 2024, v. 65, n. 4. P. 401 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Herman-Giddens, Marcia E. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the historical links between Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and real-life figures in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, particularly focusing on the debate over whether Robert McAlpin Jr. inspired the character of Simon Legree. Various accounts and testimonies from the 19th and 20th centuries are examined to uncover the enduring myths and legends surrounding this topic. The text also delves into the legacy of slavery in the region and the complexities of historical narratives, shedding light on the connection between McAlpin and Stowe's novel while acknowledging the lack of concrete evidence to confirm this link. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Louisiana History. 2024/10, Vol. 65, Issue 4, p401
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-6816
  • Accession Number:182527381
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