Arthur Shelby's Two Slaves: A Summary

Arthur Shelby is a Kentucky farmer and a slave-owner who is forced to sell two of his slaves so he can pay a debt. He sells Uncle Tom and Harry (the son of his wife’s slave Eliza) to a slave trader named Haley. Eliza hears the discussion and warns Tom and his wife, and runs away with her child. Haley follows them, but he does not catch her, she crosses the Ohio River and is helped by citizens. Haley meets two slave-catchers that agree to capture Eliza and Harry. Tom refuses to run away so he is taken to New Orleans by Haley. Before Haley leaves Kentucky, he buys several more slaves, but one of them commits suicide.
Tom is sold to Mr. St. Clare, and his daughter has taken affection to Tom. The family lives in a big and beautiful mansion in
Tom is forced to pick cotton but he also tries to make the best of his position with faith and hope. He meets Cassy, Legree’s sexual slave; she tells him her horrible story. Tom loses heart and almost his faith against Legree's torture. Cassey and Emmeline have a plan to run away, the two women hide in Legree's attic while the men are looking into the bogs for them. Legree asks Tom, who knew their plan but didn’t tell him. Legree has Sambo and the other overseer whip, Tom, until he is near death. Finally, Legree gives up, and Tom, who was almost dying, forgives him and the two men who whipped
Tom dies in the care of George, and he is buried after his body is given away by Legree.
When I read this book I thought that it was boring, it turns out that is one of the most incredible books that I have ever read. Sadly to me, the book has quite an expected end, but the story still amazing and worthy of your time and attention. I learned from this book that no matter of what kind of struggle you’re going to, but you have to keep moving forward and keep fighting for your dreams.
I recommend this book because it’s a really entertaining story that gives you a realistic insight into all aspect of slavery. If you want to read a heart-breaking book that explores one of the greatest evils of humanity, while still conserve a small piece of hope for change, Uncle Tom’s Cabin is for you.of what kind of struggle you’re going to, but you have to keep moving forward and keep fighting for your dreams.
I recommend this book because it’s a really entertaining story that gives you a realistic insight into all aspect of slavery. If you want to read a heart-breaking book that explores one of the greatest evils of humanity, while still conserve a small piece of hope for change, Uncle Tom’s Cabin is for