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 Project Gutenberg 2017-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 108 Winkley, J. W. (Jonathan Wingate) 1833 1912 Winkley, Jonathan Wingate Sanborn, F. B. (Franklin Benjamin) 1831 1917 Sanborn, Franklin Benjamin 05003478 John Brown the Hero: Personal Reminiscences Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "John Brown the Hero: Personal Reminiscences by J. W. Winkley" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the life and legacy of John Brown, an important figure in the American abolitionist movement, particularly focusing on his activities during the turbulent years in Kansas leading up to the Civil War. The author, J. W. Winkley, recounts his own experiences and observations as a participant in the events surrounding Brown's efforts to resist slavery in Kansas. The narrative highlights key moments in Brown's life, including his leadership during violent confrontations against pro-slavery forces, as well as his relationships with fellow abolitionists and the communities affected by the conflict. Winkley provides detailed accounts of battles like those at Black Jack and Osawatomie, illustrating Brown’s tactical ingenuity and his fierce commitment to the anti-slavery cause. Through anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Winkley paints a portrait of Brown not just as a militant leader, but as a man driven by deep moral convictions, which ultimately cost him dearly. The book serves as both a tribute to Brown's character and a chronicle of the struggles in “bleeding Kansas,” where the fight for freedom and human rights was fervently fought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Brown, John, 1800-1859 E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 134657 2025-07-22T08:41:27.910941 text/html 111504 2024-10-23T02:44:05 text/html 657010 2025-07-22T08:41:31.498973 application/epub+zip 655689 2025-07-22T08:41:28.582954 application/epub+zip 124403 2025-07-22T08:41:28.242932 application/epub+zip 696265 2025-07-22T08:41:33.698945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 667818 2025-07-22T08:41:31.017958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143373 2022-08-25T06:55:22.756086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109983 2025-07-22T08:41:27.577958 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90013 2024-10-23T02:44:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17467 2025-07-22T08:41:33.830909 application/rdf+xml 17415 2025-07-22T08:41:28.323936 image/jpeg 2272 2025-07-22T08:41:28.282949 image/jpeg 1035461 2025-07-22T08:41:27.980930 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia