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- And Other Sketches (1894)

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""John Brown Among The Quakers: And Other Sketches"" is a collection of essays and stories written by Irving Berdine Richman and published in 1894. The book is primarily focused on the life and legacy of John Brown, a radical abolitionist who played a key role in the fight against slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century. The title essay explores Brown's interactions with the Quaker community, which played a significant role in the abolitionist movement. Other pieces in the collection include profiles of other abolitionist activists, as well as fictionalized stories set against the backdrop of the Civil War. The book is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Brown, who was often vilified in his own time, as well as its exploration of the role of religion in social justice movements. Overall, ""John Brown Among The Quakers: And Other Sketches"" is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical and literary scholarship.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164887607
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 244
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 331 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 28. Maj 2024
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""John Brown Among The Quakers: And Other Sketches"" is a collection of essays and stories written by Irving Berdine Richman and published in 1894. The book is primarily focused on the life and legacy of John Brown, a radical abolitionist who played a key role in the fight against slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century. The title essay explores Brown's interactions with the Quaker community, which played a significant role in the abolitionist movement. Other pieces in the collection include profiles of other abolitionist activists, as well as fictionalized stories set against the backdrop of the Civil War. The book is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Brown, who was often vilified in his own time, as well as its exploration of the role of religion in social justice movements. Overall, ""John Brown Among The Quakers: And Other Sketches"" is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical and literary scholarship.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.

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