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Jacob Lawrence
John Brown, a man who had a fanatical belief that he was chosen by God to overthrow black slavery in America
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown's victory at Black Jack drove those pro-slavery to new fury, and those anti-slavery to new efforts
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown collected money from sympathizers and friends to carry out his plans
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown made many trips to Canada organizing for his assault on Harpers Ferry
between 1974 and 1977
In spite of a price on his head, John Brown, in 1859, liberated 12 Negroes from Missouri plantations Jacob Lawrence
In spite of a price on his head, John Brown, in 1859, liberated 12 Negroes from Missouri plantations
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown remained a full winter in Canada, drilling Negroes for his coming raid on Harpers Ferry
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
July 3, 1859, John Brown stocked an old barn with guns and ammunitions; he was ready to strike his first blow at slavery
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
Sunday, October 16, 1859, John Brown with a company of 21 men, white and black, marched on Harpers Ferry
between 1974 and 1977