The Life and Letters of Captain John Brown: Who Was Executed at Charlestown, Virginia, Dec, 2, 1859, for an Armed Attack Upon American Slavery; With ... of Some of His Confederates (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Excerpt from The Life and Letters of Captain John Brown: Who Was Executed at Charlestown, Virginia, Dec, 2, 1859, for an Armed Attack Upon American Slavery; With Notices of Some of His Confederates
North would not have been prepared so soon to defy the slaveholders by electing a republican President. The election of Lincoln was the pretence, if not the motive, for Southern secession 3 and the war which has followed secession - however much to be deprecated in itself - will, we trust, at no distant day work the overthrow of chattel slavery, which just before Brown''s enterprise seemed as firmly established as the everlast ing hills. Thus the object which he failed to aecom plish - the commencement of the subversion of slavery -will probably through his means, as an instrument in the hands of Providence, be accelerated much more effectually than it could have been by his temporary success.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the extraordinary story of Captain John Brown, a man whose name became synonymous with the fight against slavery in the United States. The book explores Brown's life and motivations, tracing his journey from a devout Christian and successful businessman to a radical abolitionist who ultimately led a daring raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. The author details Brown's deeply held convictions and his unwavering belief in the righteousness of his cause, as well as his willingness to sacrifice everything for the freedom of enslaved people. The book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex political and moral landscape of the pre-Civil War era, and explores the profound impact that Brownââ â¢s actions had on the course of American history. Ultimately, the book reveals Brown not simply as a fanatic, but as a complex and courageous individual whose unwavering commitment to his beliefs played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement and the eventual dismantling of slavery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331285991_0
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