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Title: John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College" by Frederick Douglass is a historical account delivered in the late 19th century. This address, presented to commemorate John Brown's legacy, focuses on his role as a controversial figure in the fight against slavery and his raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. Douglass advocates for a deeper understanding of Brown's motivations and the significance of his actions in the context of American history. In the address, Douglass recounts the dramatic events of the Harper's Ferry raid, where John Brown attempted to initiate an armed insurrection to free enslaved individuals. He paints a vivid picture of Brown as a martyr for liberty, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the cause of emancipation, even at the cost of his life. Douglass discusses the complex perceptions of Brown at the time, contrasting the immediate reactions of fear and condemnation with a more nuanced recognition of his bravery and moral clarity in advocating for freedom and justice. Through personal recollections and historical analysis, Douglass seeks to honor Brown's legacy while challenging the audience to reconsider their views on sacrifice in the struggle for liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
EBook No.: 31839
Published: Mar 31, 2010
Downloads: 182
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.
Title: John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Norbert H. Langkau, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College" by Frederick Douglass is a historical account delivered in the late 19th century. This address, presented to commemorate John Brown's legacy, focuses on his role as a controversial figure in the fight against slavery and his raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. Douglass advocates for a deeper understanding of Brown's motivations and the significance of his actions in the context of American history. In the address, Douglass recounts the dramatic events of the Harper's Ferry raid, where John Brown attempted to initiate an armed insurrection to free enslaved individuals. He paints a vivid picture of Brown as a martyr for liberty, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the cause of emancipation, even at the cost of his life. Douglass discusses the complex perceptions of Brown at the time, contrasting the immediate reactions of fear and condemnation with a more nuanced recognition of his bravery and moral clarity in advocating for freedom and justice. Through personal recollections and historical analysis, Douglass seeks to honor Brown's legacy while challenging the audience to reconsider their views on sacrifice in the struggle for liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
EBook No.: 31839
Published: Mar 31, 2010
Downloads: 182
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.