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LoC No.: 19006633
Title:
John Brown: A Retrospect
Read before The Worcester Society of Antiquity, Dec. 2, 1884.
Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "John Brown: A Retrospect" by Alfred S. Roe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the life and legacy of the infamous abolitionist John Brown, highlighting his martyrdom and the transformative impact of his actions on the fight against slavery in America. Roe delves into both the historical background of slavery and the reactions to Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry, emphasizing the moral complexities surrounding the struggle for liberty. In this retrospective, Roe recounts significant events leading up to and following Brown's trial and execution. He presents vivid imagery of Brown's defiance against the deeply rooted institution of slavery and illustrates how his willingness to sacrifice himself for the cause of freedom inspired many. The author elaborates on the societal reactions in the North and South, showcasing a spectrum of opinions from admiration to vilification. By contextualizing Brown’s actions within the broader anti-slavery movement, Roe argues for Brown's place as a martyr and a hero, whose legacy continued to resonate in the progressive changes that followed the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Roe, Alfred S. (Alfred Seelye), 1844-1917
EBook No.: 28052
Published: Feb 12, 2009
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Brown, John, 1800-1859
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19006633
Title:
John Brown: A Retrospect
Read before The Worcester Society of Antiquity, Dec. 2, 1884.
Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "John Brown: A Retrospect" by Alfred S. Roe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the life and legacy of the infamous abolitionist John Brown, highlighting his martyrdom and the transformative impact of his actions on the fight against slavery in America. Roe delves into both the historical background of slavery and the reactions to Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry, emphasizing the moral complexities surrounding the struggle for liberty. In this retrospective, Roe recounts significant events leading up to and following Brown's trial and execution. He presents vivid imagery of Brown's defiance against the deeply rooted institution of slavery and illustrates how his willingness to sacrifice himself for the cause of freedom inspired many. The author elaborates on the societal reactions in the North and South, showcasing a spectrum of opinions from admiration to vilification. By contextualizing Brown’s actions within the broader anti-slavery movement, Roe argues for Brown's place as a martyr and a hero, whose legacy continued to resonate in the progressive changes that followed the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Roe, Alfred S. (Alfred Seelye), 1844-1917
EBook No.: 28052
Published: Feb 12, 2009
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Brown, John, 1800-1859
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.