harpers ferry (w. va.)

Presents a short history of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859, written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his attempt to win emancipation of all slaves by capturing the federal arsenal located there.

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

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

Presents a biography of John E. Cook, a poet, a marksman, a fighter and a womanizer and ultimately a spy for John Brown and who was instrumental in the planning and executing of the raid on Harper's Ferry that sparked the beginning of the Civil War.

A long narrative poem covering the Civil War, and individual figures of both North and South, soldiers and civilians.

"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.

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.