Most Americans know that John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry; Virginia - a raid he believed would ignite a bloody slave revolution - was one of the events that sparked the Civil War. But very few know the story of how Brown was covertly aided by a circle of prosperous and privileged Northeasterners who supplied him with money and weapons; and; before the raid; even hid him in their homes while authorities sought Brown on a murder charge. These men called themselves the Secret Six. The Secret Six included Thomas Wentworth Higginson; minister; author; and editor of the Atlantic Monthly; Samuel Howe; world-famous physician; Theodore Parker; the Unitarian minister whose rhetoric helped shape Lincoln's Gettysburg Address; Franklin Sanborn; an educator and close friend of Emerson and Thoreau; and the immensely wealthy Gerrit Smith and George Luther Stearns. The existence of the Six has been known to scholars; but there has never been a book devoted to them. Now; drawing on archives from Boston to Kansas; Edward J. Renehan; Jr.; has created a vivid portrait of this unlikely cabal; showing how six pillars of the establishment came to believe that armed conflict was necessary in order to purge the United States of a government-sanctioned evil; slavery. The messianic zealot Brown - also portrayed - streaked across their path like a meteor. Renehan traces how the Six became involved with Brown; and how their lives were forever changed by the events at Harpers Ferry and the war they helped to start.
#194747 in Books Llewellyn Publications 2002-09-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .85 x 5.98l; 1.25 #File Name: 1567183298384 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Real Thing.....By Carlo B.What a great book to learn about something so different from our usual beliefs. I highly recommend this to people of all religions who are not closed minded or judgmental of other cultural religions. This book goes into the historical roots of the religion in Africa; through the islands; and then; basically; to Cuba and Puerto Rico (and to Miami in South Florida). It does get somewhat overwhelming with all the names of the Saints; and what they mean to the culture. However; after a couple chapters; it all starts to come together. It is extremely accurate and informative. A must for anyone who is interested in comparative religious studies; or those interested in African based religions. This book has had very high reviews--from highly respected officials in medical offices in South Florida. There are many many pictures of rituals in the book. A must have! This is a keeper for your library--not a read and share.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An introduction to SanteriaBy CustomerThis book provides an overview into the traditional Santeria religion in the Caribbean. It is somewhat informative and what it is sorely missing is some sort of cohesion. The information seems scattered at times and the writing is lacking. There are not sufficient sources to support the book and it should only be used as a point of reference but not as the sole one.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a OK book for beginners that's it all ...By CustomerThis is a OK book for beginners that's it all the information inside of it is from the internet
