The Life And Letters Of John Brown: Liberator Of Kansas And Martyr Of Virginia (1885) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781168160300)

The Life and Letters of John Brown: Liberator of Kansas and Martyr of Virginia is a book written by John Brown himself, detailing his life and struggles as an abolitionist in the mid-19th century. The book was published in 1885, several years after Brown's execution for his role in the raid on Harpers Ferry.The book is a collection of letters written by Brown to his family, friends, and fellow abolitionists, as well as accounts of his experiences in Kansas and Virginia. Brown's writings provide a firsthand account of the violence and turmoil that characterized the struggle for abolition in the United States during this period.The book also includes a biography of Brown, written by his friend and fellow abolitionist, Franklin Sanborn. Sanborn's biography provides context for Brown's letters and offers an overview of Brown's life and legacy.Overall, The Life and Letters of John Brown provides a unique perspective on one of the most controversial figures in American history. Brown's writings offer insight into his motivations and beliefs, while Sanborn's biography provides a broader understanding of the historical context in which Brown lived and worked.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: John Brown
ISBN-10: 1168160308
ISBN-13: 9781168160300
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 672
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.35d