"John Brown's Raid" by the United States National Park Service is a historical examination that shines a light on the explosive events surrounding John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, a turning point that intensified the national debate on slavery and helped spark the Civil War. It examines Brown's reasons for making this move, the backgrounds of his men, and what they went through as they fought against slavery. The book opens dramatically, showing John Brown and his followers traveling to Harpers Ferry on a dark night. This diverse group of white and Black men, unified by their hatred of slavery, marches towards a future filled with uncertainty, led by the determined John Brown, whose actions promise to change the course of history.
John Brown's Raid
By United States. National Park Service
Fueled by a fiery opposition to slavery, a small group of determined men march into history, ready to ignite a nation.
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About the AuthorThe National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
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