On the night of Sunday; October 16; 1859; hoping to bring about the eventual end of slavery; radical abolitionist John Brown launched an armed attack at Harpers Ferry; Virginia. Among his troops; there were only five black men; who have largely been treated as little more than "spear carriers" by Brown's many biographers and other historians of the antebellum era. This book brings one such man; John Anthony Copeland; directly to center stage. Copeland played a leading role in the momentous Oberlin slave rescue; and he successfully escorted a fugitive to Canada; making him an ideal recruit for Brown's invasion of Virginia. He fought bravely at Harpers Ferry; only to be captured and charged with murder and treason. With his trademark lively prose and compelling narrative style; Steven Lubet paints a vivid portrait of this young black man who gave his life for freedom.
#2882378 in Books 2016-11-17Original language:English 9.00 x .55 x 6.00l; #File Name: 0997161809218 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is excellent. The author truly has a curiosity for research ...By CustomerThis book is excellent. The author truly has a curiosity for research and great attention to detail. She weaves an extraordinary story that is both interesting and informative. I so look forward to reading additional works from this author; as I enjoy her passion for combining history and mystery. Great read.
