The Raid Of John Brown At Harpers Ferry As I Saw It (1909)

By Samuel Vanderlip Leech

Book Overview

""The Raid of John Brown at Harpers Ferry As I Saw It"" is a historical account of the infamous raid led by abolitionist John Brown in 1859, written by Samuel Vanderlip Leech and published in 1909. Leech was a young man at the time of the raid and witnessed the events firsthand, providing a unique and personal perspective on the events that unfolded. The book details the planning and execution of the raid, as well as the subsequent trial and execution of Brown and his followers. Leech also provides insight into the political and social climate surrounding the raid, including the tensions between the North and South leading up to the Civil War. Overall, ""The Raid of John Brown at Harpers Ferry As I Saw It"" offers a compelling and informative account of one of the most significant events 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: 1163876496
• ISBN13: 9781163876497
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"