A volcano beneath the snow / Marrin, Albert

A biography of American abolitionist John Brown, discussing his childhood, his career and family, and his involvement in the abolition movement during the Civil War in which he led a raid on a military armory at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.

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.