- Retrait gratuit dans votre magasin Club
- 7.000.000 titres dans notre catalogue
- Payer en toute sécurité
- Toujours un magasin près de chez vous
- Retrait gratuit dans votre magasin Club
- 7.000.000 titres dans notre catalogue
- Payer en toute sécurité
- Toujours un magasin près de chez vous
Description
Echoes of Harper's Ferry is a historical book written by James Redpath in 1860. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the raid on Harper's Ferry in Virginia in 1859. The author provides a comprehensive description of the events leading up to the raid, the raid itself, and its aftermath. The book begins with an introduction to the key figures involved in the raid, including John Brown, the leader of the raid, and his followers. The author then goes on to describe the planning and execution of the raid, including the capture of the armory, the taking of hostages, and the eventual surrender of the raiders. Redpath also provides a detailed analysis of the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery. He explores the impact of the raid on the nation, including the reactions of both abolitionists and pro-slavery advocates. Throughout the book, Redpath draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, to provide a vivid and engaging account of this pivotal moment in American history. Echoes of Harper's Ferry is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex issues that led to the Civil War and the struggle for civil rights in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.
Spécifications
Parties prenantes
- Auteur(s) :
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 518
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781164627685
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 684 g
