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LoC No.: 05003478

Title: John Brown the Hero: Personal Reminiscences

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "John Brown the Hero: Personal Reminiscences by J. W. Winkley" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the life and legacy of John Brown, an important figure in the American abolitionist movement, particularly focusing on his activities during the turbulent years in Kansas leading up to the Civil War. The author, J. W. Winkley, recounts his own experiences and observations as a participant in the events surrounding Brown's efforts to resist slavery in Kansas. The narrative highlights key moments in Brown's life, including his leadership during violent confrontations against pro-slavery forces, as well as his relationships with fellow abolitionists and the communities affected by the conflict. Winkley provides detailed accounts of battles like those at Black Jack and Osawatomie, illustrating Brown’s tactical ingenuity and his fierce commitment to the anti-slavery cause. Through anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Winkley paints a portrait of Brown not just as a militant leader, but as a man driven by deep moral convictions, which ultimately cost him dearly. The book serves as both a tribute to Brown's character and a chronicle of the struggles in “bleeding Kansas,” where the fight for freedom and human rights was fervently fought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Winkley, J. W. (Jonathan Wingate), 1833-1912

Author of introduction, etc.: Sanborn, F. B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1831-1917

EBook No.: 55707

Published: Oct 8, 2017

Downloads: 110

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.: 05003478

Title: John Brown the Hero: Personal Reminiscences

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "John Brown the Hero: Personal Reminiscences by J. W. Winkley" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the life and legacy of John Brown, an important figure in the American abolitionist movement, particularly focusing on his activities during the turbulent years in Kansas leading up to the Civil War. The author, J. W. Winkley, recounts his own experiences and observations as a participant in the events surrounding Brown's efforts to resist slavery in Kansas. The narrative highlights key moments in Brown's life, including his leadership during violent confrontations against pro-slavery forces, as well as his relationships with fellow abolitionists and the communities affected by the conflict. Winkley provides detailed accounts of battles like those at Black Jack and Osawatomie, illustrating Brown’s tactical ingenuity and his fierce commitment to the anti-slavery cause. Through anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Winkley paints a portrait of Brown not just as a militant leader, but as a man driven by deep moral convictions, which ultimately cost him dearly. The book serves as both a tribute to Brown's character and a chronicle of the struggles in “bleeding Kansas,” where the fight for freedom and human rights was fervently fought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Winkley, J. W. (Jonathan Wingate), 1833-1912

Author of introduction, etc.: Sanborn, F. B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1831-1917

EBook No.: 55707

Published: Oct 8, 2017

Downloads: 110

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.