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Author Anderson, Osborne P. (Osborne Perry), 1830-1872
LoC No. 05034829
Title A voice from Harper's Ferry; a narrative of events at Harper's Ferry : with incidents prior and subsequent to its capture by Captain Brown and his men
Original Publication Boston, MA: Osborne P. Anderson, 1861.
Note Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Carla Foust and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "A Voice from Harper's Ferry" by Osborne P. Anderson is a historical narrative written during the mid-19th century. This work recounts the events surrounding the 1859 raid led by John Brown at Harper's Ferry, including Anderson's personal experiences as one of Brown's men. The book explores themes of slavery, resistance, and the moral complexities of the abolitionist movement, presenting a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in American history. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the events that transpired during the raid. Anderson explains his motivations for documenting these crucial moments, emphasizing the need to preserve the truth about the movement against slavery. He draws parallels between John Brown and historical figures like Moses, positioning Brown as a liberator and framing the raid as part of a broader struggle for freedom. The initial chapters delve into the intentions and organization leading up to the insurrection, providing insight into the determination and faith of those involved, as well as the secrecy that surrounded their preparations. The narrative promises to unveil the personal and collective challenges faced by the fighters for abolition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Brown, John, 1800-1859
Subject Harpers Ferry (W. Va.) -- History -- John Brown's Raid, 1859
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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