1800-1859

Explores the people and events connected with John Brown's attempted slave uprising in Harpers Ferry in 1859.

Photographs and text present a biography of the abolitionist who believed in using violent means to end slavery.

"Describes John Brown's actions leading up to, during, and after his raid on Harpers Ferry"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life of nineteenth-century abolitionist John Brown and his dedication to freeing the slaves and ending slavery.

The views of the controversial abolitionist John Brown and the events leading up to his ill-fated attack on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry are described through the eyes of Brown's daughter, Annie.

Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the raid led by John Brown on the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry.

In the summer of 1859, fifteen-year-old Annie travels to the Maryland farm where her father, John Brown, is secretly assembling his provisional army prior to their raid on the United States arsenal at nearby Harpers Ferry.