Excerpt from A Discourse on the Character and Death of John Brown: Delivered in Martinsburgh, N. Y. Dec; 12, 1859
My Discourse on the Character and Death of John Brown was published immediately after its delivery, in compliance with the wishes of a very few radical abolitionists. It was favorably noticed by the New York Independent and some other public journals, by rea son of which I received numerous orders for it from all parts of the Northern States, which soon exhausted the edition. In the summer of 1860 I also received letters from Hon. Gerrit Smith, Rev. Dr. Cheever, and other leading abolitionists, expressing hearty approval of the discourse, after which it slumbered for six years almost as quietly as John Brown's body in the grave. But since the close of the war I have received numerous letters asking for copies of it, for which reason I have had published this second edition.
I have taken the liberty of publishing herewith one of the letters above referred to, as also an introduction by my revered friend Dr.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the life and death of abolitionist John Brown, whose raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 brought the evils of slavery to the forefront of the nation's consciousness and exacerbated tensions between the North and South. The author examines Brown's motivations and actions leading up to the raid, placing him within the context of the abolitionist movement and growing tensions over slavery. Through meticulous research, the author sheds light on Brown's unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom and justice, as well as the profound impact his actions had on the course of American history. Thoughtfully exploring the complex themes of slavery, heroism, and martyrdom, this book offers a deeper understanding of a pivotal figure and a pivotal moment in the fight against oppression. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331675426_0
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