A history that is sadly still relevant today! Well worth reading.
A history that is sadly still relevant today! Well worth reading.
Although I have never read anything by the author Tony Horwitz, I was impressed by this memorial display for him that I saw at the Library today. Thought it was a thoughtful gesture.
Belated #riotgrams from yesterday of #truestories: went Kansas-themed. Midnight Rising is all about John Brown, who is part of life in my area of the state from childhood. And of course In Cold Blood, which my dad remembers from childhood. His family lived in southwest Kansas, and he remembered Grandma locking all the doors because Grandpa was out of town. Can you imagine?! 😳 @bookriot
Informative, well written look at an abolitionist and his resolve to end slavery. Divided into three parts, Horwitz focused on Brown before the raid, the actions during the raid and what came after. Well laid out and full of history. Great read.
This image is sticking with me. These men knew what thy were about to do. They knew they may have to take lives and possibly lose their own lives and they went forward. The honesty of American history really sucks.
So far I am really enjoying this book and the history it is unveiling. If you are unaware of John Brown and his history as an abolitionist then this is a really great opportunity to learn more.
The next book on my list is... really excited about this one!