In the mid-19th century, John Brown pondered the means by which slavery should be challenged. He concluded that violence justified violence.

March 1, 1857 - John Brown meets with Charles Blair, a blacksmith, regarding the manufacturing of "pikes," or spear-like points, which could be mounted on poles about six feet long. 12. Concord, Mass ...

John Brown, condemned to death, was to be hanged the 2d of December, (this very day.) Hugo said that "from the political point of view the murder of John Brown would be an irremediable mistake.

An etching of John Brown’s funeral appeared in the Dec. 24, 1859 edition of the New York Illustrated News. Image from Wikimedia Commons Joshua Young had a train to catch.

Not long after that, John Brown would enter the picture. Brown, of course, is a subject Altenbernd knows a lot about, as he’s portrayed John Brown as a historical reenactor for nearly 20 years.

TORRINGTON — John Brown was more than an abolitionist, he was also an egalitarian. A May 9 birthday celebration, hosted by the Torrington Historical Society and the Workman Memorial African ...

John Brown himself often said, with unquestionable sincerity, that he was a chosen instrument of the Lord, working under God’s guidance in the antislavery cause.

The manner in which John Brown has been spoken of affords the plainest illustration of these facts. Extravagance in condemnation has been answered by extravagance in praise of his life and deeds.

President Lincoln was a statesman. John Brown was a radical. That’s the traditional view of how each one fought slavery, but it fails to capture the full measure of their devotion.

The song, "John Brown's Body," actually belonged to a young Scotsman in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia who shared the famous abolitionist's name.