Unearthing the Heroes of John Brown's Harpers Ferry Raid
In the article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, author Bob O’Connor explores the untold stories of the 20 men and two women who supported John Brown during his 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, an event seen as a precursor to the American Civil War. O’Connor's latest book, 'Assembling John Brown’s Freedom Fighters,' delves into the lives of these often-overlooked individuals who risked everything for the abolitionist cause. This historical fiction piece follows his earlier work, 'The Perfect Steel Trap Harpers Ferry 1859,' and stems from his nearly 50 years of research into John Brown and the ambiguity surrounding those who joined him in his fight against slavery.
