John Brown's Raid : A Picture History of the Attack on Harper's Ferry, Virginia

by Lorenz B. Graham

A biography of the controversial abolitionist who played a role in the northward movement of runaway slaves and led the raid on Hapers Ferry.

Genres: Biography

77 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Maughn Gregory · Rating 5 out of 5]

An ideal account of John Brown's life and death for young readers illustrated with historical photos and print illustrations.

[Michelle Odenbaugh]

This story was a biography of the controversial abolitionist, John Brown, who played a role in the northward movement of runaway slaves and led the raid on Hapers Ferry.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

An idealized version of the life of John Brown who as an abolish activist fought against slavery. It does not address the atrocities that the man was involved in.