brown, john

"Examines the life of John Brown, including his childhood on the frontier, his fight against slavery and the Harpers Ferry raid, his execution, and legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of the raid in Harper's Ferry West Virginia that started the Civil War in 1859.

A biography of the controversial abolitionist who played a role in the northward movement of runaway slaves and led the raid on Hapers Ferry.

Focuses on the trial of the abolitionist who was hanged for treason and murder following his attempt to capture a military arsenal and arm the slaves for revolt.

Examines the life of abolitionist John Brown, the people and events surrounding the raid he led on the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in 1859, and its aftermath.

Recounts the story of John Brown's failed rebellion in Harpers Ferry in 1859, intended to start a massive slave uprising in the South and the establishment of a state in the Allegheny Mountains for freed slaves.

Focuses on the trial of the abolitionist who was hanged for treason and murder following his attempt to capture a military arsenal and arms the slaves for revolt.

Describes the life of the abolitionist whose struggle to free American slaves resulted in the raid on Harpers Ferry.

The story of John Brown, whose staunch opposition to slavery was a major catalyst to the Civil War.