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Harpers Ferry Book
Harpers Ferry is a tenacious town that has survived floods, plague, invasion, assault, cannon fire, the Depression, Prohibition and just plain bad luck. From its humble beginnings as the site of Robert Harper's ferry business to today's national historical park, this book recounts the many tales of Harpers Ferry and describes the endurance of this small West Virginia town that was split on the issue of secession and torn by the ravages of war.

The Civil War in West Virginia
A Pictorial History. Cohen. From John Brown's inflammatory raid at Harpers Ferry through the surrender of McNeill's Rangers at the end of the war, this book looks at the skirmishes, battles, and politics that shaped West Virginia's role in the Civil War. With extensive maps, photographs, and historical documents, it thoroughly chronicles the major activities that took place in the "Restored Government of Virginia" as the state was called after its secession from Virginia. 170 pgs, 8½"x 11", sfbd.

John Brown
The Thundering Voice of Jehovah.
Cohen. This book deconstructs the life of John Brown, one of the most storied figures in American history. You'll read of his family and travels, from his birth in 1800 to his 1859 death by hanging, including extensive coverage of Brown's fateful attack on the U.S. arsenal at Harper's Ferry that moved the nation one step closer to Civil War. 196 pages, 8½"x11", 372 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, softcover

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The Secret Six
The True Tale of the Men Who Conspired with John Brown
Renehan, Jr. Known as the Secret Six, six Northern aristocrats, including the editor of Atlantic Monthly, a world-famous physician and a Unitarian minister secretly supported and financed John Brown's infamous Raid on Harpers Ferry - one of the events that sparked the Civil War. In this book, you'll learn how these affluent men aided John Brown's quest yet abandon him upon his arrest. 318 pages, 6"x 9", softcover.

The Men of Secession and the Civil War
1859-1861. Abrahamson. This compelling book focuses on the central characters that shaped the events that led to secession and the Civil War, tracing the period from John Brown's 1859 Harpers Ferry Raid to the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and the subsequent secession of the Upper South states in April 1861. 186 pgs., 5½"x 8½", sfbd.

Six Years of Hell
Harpers Ferry During the Civil War
Hearn. Caught in the middle of combat, Harpers Ferry was constantly destroyed and rebuilt throughout the course of the war. This narrative recounts the catastrophic effects of the war on this town, from John Brown's arrival in July 1859 through the early months of Reconstruction in the summer of 1865, describing the battles that took place and their effects on the civilians who remained. 328 pages, 37 illustrations, 6"x 9", softcover.

Harpers Ferry: A Crossroads in Time

With contemporary photography and words, this handsome and groundbreaking book explores the cultural and natural history of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and the surrounding landscape within Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. More than just a collection of photographs, the book chronicles the history of the area. Best known for John Brown’s 1859 raid, the Ferry occupied a strategic location between the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet, making it an important 19th-century crossroads for river, canal, and railroad transportation. The book explores that bustling bygone era, including the Civil War years, which brought an end to the town’s industrial age. Moreover, the book portrays the present-day town and the area’s scenic attractions, including the rivers and the Appalachian Trail, which passes through the park.

John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry: A Brief History with Documents (Bedford Series in History & Culture)

Despised and admired during his life and after his execution, the abolitionist John Brown polarized the nation and remains one of the most controversial figures in U.S. history. His 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, failed to inspire a slave revolt and establish a free Appalachian state but became a crucial turning point in the fight against slavery and a catalyst for the violence that ignited the Civil War.

John Brown Print
Prints are perfect for the home or office. All prints are custom manufactured using archival inks and acid-free paper. Framed prints are matted and framed in a stylish black frame with plexiglass cove