The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry (Civil War Classics)

Download or read book The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry (Civil War Classics) written by Joseph Barry and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, Diversion Books is publishing seminal works of the era: stories told by the men and women who led, who fought, and who lived in an America that had come apart at the seams. The story of John Brown’s Raid is one of tremendous import to Civil War Historians. This chronicle of the famous abolitionist’s raid on a federal armory—and his subsequent capture—is meticulously captured in this retelling from the era. A key location in the politics of the Civil War, Harper’s Ferry plays a seminal role in understanding the temperature of the country, and divisions within each side. This historical account is a must-have for every Civil War buff.