A Plea For Captain John Brown
About this book
""A Plea For Captain John Brown"" is a non-fiction book written by the renowned American author and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau. The book is a passionate defense of the controversial abolitionist and insurrectionist, John Brown, who was executed for his role in the raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.Thoreau argues that Brown's actions were justified because he was fighting against the institution of slavery, which he believed was morally wrong. Thoreau also critiques the government's handling of Brown's trial and execution, arguing that they were complicit in perpetuating the injustice of slavery.The book is divided into several sections, each exploring different aspects of Brown's life and legacy. Thoreau draws on his own experiences and observations to make a compelling case for Brown's heroism and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, even in the face of overwhelming opposition.Overall, ""A Plea For Captain John Brown"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work that challenges readers to reconsider their views on slavery, justice, and the role of government in protecting human rights.He was one of that class of whom we hear a great deal, but, for the most part, see nothing at all- the Puritans. It would be in vain to kill him. He died lately in the time of Cromwell, but he reappeared here. Why should he not? Some of the Puritan stock are said to have come over and settled in New England. They were a class that did something else than celebrate their forefathers' day, and eat parched corn in remembrance of that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.