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Midnight rising : John Brown and raid that sparked the Civil War

text Midnight rising : John Brown and raid that sparked the Civil War

Horwitz, Tony

Summary
In this book the author tells the tale of the daring insurrection that put America on the path to bloody war. Plotted in secret, launched in the dark, John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was a pivotal moment in U.S. history. But few Americans know ... Read more
Contents
Prologue: October 16, 1859 -- pt. 1. The road to Harpers Ferry -- School of adversity -- I consecrate my life -- A warlike spirit -- First blood -- Secret service -- This spark of fire -- pt. 2. Into Africa -- My invisibles -- Into the breach -- I... Read more
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Description
xii, 365 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. 2011
MARC Permalink

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Woodmere (Main Branch) 973.7116 BROWN, JOHN HOR in Adult Non-fiction Available

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