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The Old Man: John Brown at Harper's Ferry
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Old Man: John Brown at Harper's Ferry
Contributors:
By (Author) Truman Nelson
Publisher:
Haymarket Books
Imprint:
Haymarket Books
Publication Date:
28th May 2009
Country:
United States
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
973.7116092
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
304
Dimensions:
Width 152mm, Height 228mm
Weight:
406g
Description
Nelson explodes the conventional dismissal of John Brown as a fanatic, presenting him as a revolutionary who, at the cost of his own life, helped bring an end to slavery. A classic historical novel reissued for the 150th anniversary of Brown's celebrated uprising against slavery.
Author Bio
Truman Nelson (1911-1987) wrote a number of historical novels, including The Surveyor and The Right of Revolution.
