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A voice from Harper's Ferry; a narrative of events at Harper's Ferry : $b with incidents prior and subsequent to its capture by Captain Brown and his men

By Osborne P. (Osborne Perry) Anderson

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"A Voice from Harper's Ferry" by Osborne P. Anderson is a historical narrative written during the mid-19th century. This work recounts the events surr...

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"A Voice from Harper's Ferry" by Osborne P. Anderson is a historical narrative written during the mid-19th century. This work recounts the events surrounding the 1859 raid led by John Brown at Harper's Ferry, including Anderson's personal experiences as one of Brown's men. The book explores themes of slavery, resistance, and the moral complexities of the abolitionist movement, presenting a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in American history. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the events that transpired during the raid. Anderson explains his motivations for documenting these crucial moments, emphasizing the need to preserve the truth about the movement against slavery. He draws parallels between John Brown and historical figures like Moses, positioning Brown as a liberator and framing the raid as part of a broader struggle for freedom. The initial chapters delve into the intentions and organization leading up to the insurrection, providing insight into the determination and faith of those involved, as well as the secrecy that surrounded their preparations. The narrative promises to unveil the personal and collective challenges faced by the fighters for abolition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Osborne Perry Anderson was an African-American abolitionist and the only surviving African-American member of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. He became a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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