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100 1 _aWinkley, J. W.
_q(Jonathan Wingate),
_d1833-1912
245 1 0 _aJohn Brown the Hero: Personal Reminiscences
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-10-08
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBrown, John, 1800-1859
700 1 _aSanborn, F. B.
_q(Franklin Benjamin),
_d1831-1917
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55707
999 _c96538
_d96538