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Voice From Harper's Ferry

Voice From Harper's Ferry

Written by: Osborne Perry Anderson
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A Voice from Harper's Ferry is the abolitionist testament of Osborne Perry Anderson, the only surviving black participant in the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry organized by John Brown. The book details the motivations and preparations for the raid, the events that unfolded over several days in October 1859, and Anderson's subsequent escape. It ends with a short selection of poems from various sources honoring Brown and the movement for abolition. (summary by JR Martin)Copyright Memoirs Genre Art Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • Voice From Harper's Ferry - Osborne Perry Anderson
    Jun 8 2026
    A Voice from Harper's Ferry is the abolitionist testament of Osborne Perry Anderson, the only surviving black participant in the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry organized by John Brown. The book details the motivations and preparations for the raid, the events that unfolded over several days in October 1859, and Anderson's subsequent escape. It ends with a short selection of poems from various sources honoring Brown and the movement for abolition. (summary by JR Martin)
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
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