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Civil War Illustrations
This book and CD-ROM set contains printed and electronic versions of 245 permission-free illustrations of Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, John Brown, Fort Sumter, Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg, other battles and much more. 64 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd. $14.95

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.

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, soft cover.

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", soft cover.

The Blue and the Gray
This sweeping drama starring John Hammond, Gregory Peck and Stacy Keach begins in 1859 at the trial and hanging of abolitionist John Brown and continues all the way through to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It focuses on the trials and conflicts of the Civil War as seen through the eyes and sketches of artist John Geyser, whose own family is torn apart by conflicting political sentiments. Filmed entirely on location with over 6,300 extras and reenactors, this film is a "must" addition to your Civil War library! 6 hrs. 21 min.

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.

The Conflict Begins
Civil War Journal - DVD
This acclaimed series takes you beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Drawing on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. In this gripping, two DVD set, the earliest days of the war come alive through four favorite episodes: John Brown's War, Destiny at Fort Sumter, The Battle of 1st Bull Run, and The 54th Massachusetts. 200 minutes. $14.95

Civil War Journal: The Leaders (v. 1)
Civil War Journal
The men included in this volume are the personalities upon whom American imaginations were most fixed from 1861 to 1865. Some were controversial, some were adored and a few were reviled, but all were newsmakers. In addition to John Brown and Frederick Douglass, two personalities who anticipated the coming conflict, this book looks at the lives and accomplishments of seven Federals and seven Confederates. 461 pgs., illustrated, 7"x 10", hdbd.

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.

John Brown Large Framed Print
John Brown gave his life to end slavery and racism and is virtually invisible in U.S. history textbooks.

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 cover.