Publisher's Synopsis
""A Discourse On The Character And Death Of John Brown"" is a book written by Stephen Harris Taft. It was originally delivered as a speech on December 12, 1859, in Martinsburg, New York. The book was published in 1872 and provides an in-depth analysis of the life and death of John Brown, a prominent abolitionist and activist who fought against slavery in the United States. Taft's discourse explores Brown's character and motivations, as well as his actions leading up to his execution for his role in the raid on Harpers Ferry. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery. Overall, ""A Discourse On The Character And Death Of John Brown"" offers a unique perspective on an important figure in American history and sheds light on the complexities of the abolitionist movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
