Memoir Of John Brown (1860)

By John Cairns

Book Overview

Memoir of John Brown (1860) is a biographical account of the life of the abolitionist and insurrectionist, John Brown. The book is written by John Cairns, a Scottish theologian and historian, who was a close friend of Brown. The memoir covers Brown's early life, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, and his raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in 1859, which ultimately led to his execution. Cairns provides a detailed and sympathetic portrayal of Brown, highlighting his commitment to ending slavery and his belief in using violent means to achieve this goal. The book also includes letters and other documents written by Brown, as well as accounts from his family and friends. Memoir of John Brown is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most controversial figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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: 1104356791
• ISBN13: 9781104356798
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"