Avenging Angel: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry 1859

by Ron Field

Book Overview

After decades of anti-slavery activity in nineteenth century America, the Abolitionists found a hero who martyred himself, resulting in the American Civil War.

On October 16, 1859 John Brown led a small "army" of 18 men, consisting of 13 whites and five blacks, into Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Three other members of his force formed a rearguard at a nearby Maryland farm. A veteran of the violent struggles between pro- and antislavery forces...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849087571
• ISBN13: 9781849087575
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.8"