The Capture And Execution Of John Brown: A Tale Of Martyrdom (1906) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165768370)

""The Capture and Execution of John Brown: A Tale of Martyrdom"" is a historical account of the life and death of John Brown, a prominent abolitionist and revolutionary who played a key role in the fight against slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century. Written by Elijah Avey and originally published in 1906, the book chronicles Brown's raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in 1859, his subsequent capture and trial, and his eventual execution for treason.Drawing on primary sources including court transcripts, newspaper articles, and personal accounts, Avey offers a detailed and vivid portrait of Brown's life and times, as well as the political and social context in which he operated. He explores Brown's motivations for his actions, his relationships with other abolitionists and activists, and the impact of his death on the abolitionist movement and the nation as a whole.""The Capture and Execution of John Brown"" is a compelling and well-researched work of history that sheds light on one of the most important and controversial figures in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, abolitionism, and the struggle for civil rights in the United States.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elijah Avey
ISBN-10: 1165768372
ISBN-13: 9781165768370
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 154
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d