The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry as I Saw It by Samuel V. Leech
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| Author | Leech, Samuel V., 1837-1916 |
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| LoC No. | 09031259 |
| Title | The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry as I Saw It |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry as I Saw It" by Samuel V. Leech is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the fateful events surrounding John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, aiming to ignite a slave uprising in the pre-Civil War United States. Leech, who was a contemporary observer of the events, provides a detailed narrative filled with personal insights and reflections on the motivations behind Brown's actions and the consequences that followed. In this account, Leech recounts the execution of Brown's meticulously planned raid, beginning with the recruitment of his men and the capturing of the Armory and Arsenal. The narrative details the initial success of the raid, the chaos that ensued as the local militia mobilized, and the ensuing confrontation that led to Brown's capture. It paints Brown as a complex figure, driven by a deep moral conviction against slavery yet ultimately misguided in his violent approach. Through Leech’s eyewitness perspective, readers are drawn into the tumultuous atmosphere of the period, gaining insight into the motivations, actions, and the psychological landscape of both Brown and the community of Harper's Ferry during this pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Harpers Ferry (W. Va.) -- History -- John Brown's Raid, 1859 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35427 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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