Project Gutenberg 2015-02-10 Public domain in the USA. 693 Graham, Stephen 1884 1975 20021927 The Soul of John Brown Thoughts on slavery -- In Virginia -- Orators and actors, preachers and singers -- In Tennessee -- Marching through Georgia -- Tramping to the sea -- After the war: the vote -- In Alabama: color and color prejudice -- The Southern point of view -- Exodus -- In North Florida and New Orleans -- The new Negro mind -- Negro leadership -- The world aspect -- Up the Mississippi -- At Vicksburg. Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Soul of John Brown" by Stephen Graham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the complex legacy of slavery in America, focusing on the figure of John Brown and the broader implications of his actions in the context of a nation grappling with the aftermath of slavery and race relations. The narrative reflects on the toll of slavery not just on the enslaved but also on society as a whole, making it a crucial read for those interested in American history, civil rights, and social justice. At the start of the book, the author presents a thoughtful critique of slavery in America, highlighting the contradictions between the nation's founding ideals of freedom and the harsh reality of human bondage. Graham discusses the historical backdrop of slavery, touching upon its economic, social, and moral implications. He emphasizes how the institution of slavery brutalized both the enslaved individuals and the owners, affecting the legacy of subsequent generations. The opening sets a somber tone, addressing the root causes of racial tensions and the enduring struggle for equality, positioning John Brown as a pivotal figure in the fight against oppression who, despite his controversial methods, sought to address the fundamental injustices faced by African Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en African Americans United States -- Race relations E151 Text Category: History - American 513379 2025-07-19T10:49:03.676451 text/html 498646 2024-10-24T16:59:57 text/html 242098 2025-07-19T10:49:10.275383 application/epub+zip 246441 2025-07-19T10:49:05.059415 application/epub+zip 243149 2025-07-19T10:49:04.321439 application/epub+zip 382110 2025-07-19T10:49:14.365408 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338917 2025-07-19T10:49:09.590390 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336018 2022-09-21T20:27:21.653261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469535 2025-07-19T10:49:03.094464 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 449615 2024-10-24T16:59:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17579 2025-07-19T10:49:14.500378 application/rdf+xml 13598 2025-07-19T10:49:04.401417 image/jpeg 3153 2025-07-19T10:49:04.362416 image/jpeg 220522 2025-07-19T10:49:03.720466 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia