brown, john

Henry Shackleford, a slave boy from the Kansas Territory, is caught up in John Brown's crusade for freedom of slaves and when he escapes from his master's home, he must disguise himself as a girl in order to stay safe and is nicknamed Onion by John.

"A compelling historical novel, The Insurrectionist follows the militant abolitionist John Brown from his involvement in Bleeding Kansas to the invasion of Harpers Ferry and the dramatic conclusion of his subsequent trial. Meticulous historical detail blends with dramatic personal descriptions to reveal critical episodes in Brown's life, illuminating his character and the motives that led up to the Harpers Ferry invasion, giving readers a complete picture of the man who has too often been dismissed as hopelessly fanatical. Brown's friendship with Frederick Douglass and their ongoing debate on how to end slavery, his devoted family who stands by him despite the danger, and his struggles to secure funding and political favor for his cause against deeply entrenched politicians, makes for a surprisingly contemporary story of family, passion, race, and politics"--.

"John Brown and his violent attacks on slavery have been romanticized through the years. Find out about the man behind the myth and learn about his contribution to the abolitionist movement. The book is complete with timeline, primary sources, photographs, and excerpts from the time period"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces children to the life and work of John Brown, focusing on his work as an abolitionist, violent resistance to slavery, eventual execution, and other related topics.

A biography of American insurrectionary abolitionist John Brown, discussing his family, religious beliefs, and including analyses of critical events, such as the 1859 Harpers Ferry raid.

John Brown believed that it was God's will that he use violence to end slavery. His final act, the raid on Harpers Ferry, pushed the United States toward the Civil War.

Describes John Brown's life and controversial efforts to abolish slavery. Discusses his family, his radical work with abolitionists, the uprising at Harpers Ferry, and his trial and hanging. Also examines other events through the eyes of John Brown such as the civil rights movement and September 11th. Includes excerpts from writings, and archival photographs, maps, and documents.

Examines the life and activities of abolitionist John Brown, discussing the events and influences that fueled his anti-slavery sentiments, with a focus on his role in the raid on Harpers Ferry which was organized to get weapons for a slave revolt.