Captain John Brown And Harper's Ferry: The Story Of The Raid And The Old Fire Engine House Known As John Brown's Fort

By Boyd B Stutler

Book Overview

Captain John Brown and Harper's Ferry: The Story of the Raid and the Old Fire Engine House Known as John Brown's Fort is a historical account of the infamous raid led by abolitionist John Brown on the federal armory at Harper's Ferry in 1859. The book, written by Boyd B. Stutler, provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the raid, the raid itself, and its aftermath.Stutler's account is based on extensive research and draws from a variety of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles. He provides a vivid portrayal of the raid, describing the actions of Brown and his followers as they seized the armory and attempted to incite a slave rebellion.One of the most significant aspects of the raid was the role played by the old fire engine house, which became known as John Brown's Fort. Stutler provides a detailed history of the building, tracing its origins as a fire station to its use by Brown as a stronghold during the raid.In addition to the raid itself, Stutler also examines the political and social context in which it occurred. He discusses the tensions between North and South, the debate over slavery, and the role of abolitionists like Brown in the lead-up to the Civil War.Overall, Captain John Brown and Harper's Ferry is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant events in American history. It sheds light on the complex issues and personalities involved in the raid and provides a valuable perspective on the lead-up to the Civil War.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163169544
• ISBN13: 9781163169544
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"