john brown's raid, 1859

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.

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.

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

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