The Capture And Execution Of John Brown: A Tale Of Martyrdom

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Author: Elijah Avey Book Title: Capture and Execution of John Brown : a Tale of Martyrdom ISBN: 9781633915916 Publisher: Westphalia Press Item Weight: 5.8 Oz Item Width: 5 in Item Length: 8 in Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History Language: English Format: Trade Paperback Publication Year: 2017 gtin13: 9781633915916 Topic: United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Historical Item Height: 0.3 in Illustrator: Yes

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