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Discover the compelling narrative of 'The Abolitionist and the Spy,' a riveting exploration of father-son legacies during the Civil War era. This 288-page hardcover edition, published by W W Norton & Company in 2020, delves into the intertwined lives of Orville Brown, an unwavering abolitionist, and his adventurous son Spencer, an intrepid spy. Their stories vividly capture essential moments in the fight for freedom and justice, including pivotal events from the Bleeding Kansas battles to the tumultuous river wars of Memphis, Vicksburg, and Shiloh.
Follow Orville as he journeys westward into Kansas Territory, dedicated to ensuring its inclusion as a free state, while Spencer’s exploits as a young Navy recruit introduce you to the thrilling realities of warfare and espionage in the Western theater of the Civil War. Spencer's courageous missions behind enemy lines and his meticulous diaries offer readers an intimate glimpse into a transformative period in American history.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the abolition movement and Civil War narratives, 'The Abolitionist and the Spy' is an indispensable addition to your library. Dive into this enthralling tale of bravery, family, and the struggle for liberty today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781682684719. Year: 2020. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 288.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781682684719
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
An abolitionist and a spy, father and son, in the forgotten Western theater of the Civil War
The abolitionist legacies of Orville Brown and his son, Spencer, live on in this historic and daring 19th-century account. Journeying apart from each other, but with similar passion, Orville and Spencer's stories span virtually every major abolitionist event: from the battles of Bleeding Kansas and the establishment of the free-soil movement to the river wars of Memphis, Vicksburg, and Shiloh. Readers will follow Orville west as he struck out for Kansas Territory to help ensure its entry as a free state. But the life of his precocious eldest son, Spencer, serves as an eventful accompaniment to Orville's own adventures.
As a young Navy recruit in the Civil War's Western theater, Spencer volunteered to go behind enemy lines on numerous occasions. With his bold sleuthing and detailed diaries, Spencer's life unfolds vividly against the exciting backdrop of the Union and Confederate battle for control of the Mississippi River. The lives of these daring men are a fortifying record of American perseverance.
Follow Orville as he journeys westward into Kansas Territory, dedicated to ensuring its inclusion as a free state, while Spencer’s exploits as a young Navy recruit introduce you to the thrilling realities of warfare and espionage in the Western theater of the Civil War. Spencer's courageous missions behind enemy lines and his meticulous diaries offer readers an intimate glimpse into a transformative period in American history.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the abolition movement and Civil War narratives, 'The Abolitionist and the Spy' is an indispensable addition to your library. Dive into this enthralling tale of bravery, family, and the struggle for liberty today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781682684719. Year: 2020. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 288.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781682684719
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
An abolitionist and a spy, father and son, in the forgotten Western theater of the Civil War
The abolitionist legacies of Orville Brown and his son, Spencer, live on in this historic and daring 19th-century account. Journeying apart from each other, but with similar passion, Orville and Spencer's stories span virtually every major abolitionist event: from the battles of Bleeding Kansas and the establishment of the free-soil movement to the river wars of Memphis, Vicksburg, and Shiloh. Readers will follow Orville west as he struck out for Kansas Territory to help ensure its entry as a free state. But the life of his precocious eldest son, Spencer, serves as an eventful accompaniment to Orville's own adventures.
As a young Navy recruit in the Civil War's Western theater, Spencer volunteered to go behind enemy lines on numerous occasions. With his bold sleuthing and detailed diaries, Spencer's life unfolds vividly against the exciting backdrop of the Union and Confederate battle for control of the Mississippi River. The lives of these daring men are a fortifying record of American perseverance.