John Brown - Hermann Von Holst - Bog

""John Brown"" is a biography written by Hermann Von Holst, which tells the story of the famous American abolitionist, John Brown. The book traces Brown's life from his early years in Connecticut to his involvement in the abolitionist movement and his ultimate execution for his role in the raid on Harpers Ferry. The author examines Brown's motivations and beliefs, including his deep conviction that slavery was a moral evil that needed to be eradicated. The book also explores Brown's relationships with other abolitionists, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, as well as his family and followers.In addition to providing a detailed account of Brown's life, the book also places his actions in the broader context of American history, particularly the events leading up to the Civil War. The author argues that Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was a turning point in American history, helping to galvanize the anti-slavery movement and ultimately leading to the end of slavery in the United States.Overall, ""John Brown"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important figures in American history, offering a nuanced portrait of a complex and controversial man.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.