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1 online resource (14 min.) |
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Olds talks about Loss - life of failure, Kansas to redeem himself, Loss - anecdotes in letter, religion, nothing to lose ... Kansas, Father - "dyed in the wool" abolitionist, Dianthe - her death confirmed that life had it in for John Brown |
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Title from resource description page (viewed August 21, 2017) |
Performer |
Interviewee, Bruce Olds |
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In English |
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Olds, Bruce -- Interviews
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Brown, John, 1800-1859.
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SUBJECT |
Brown, John, 1800-1859. fast (OCoLC)fst00034505 |
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Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography
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Antislavery movements -- United States.
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Christianity and politics -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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Abolitionists.
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Antislavery movements.
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Christianity and politics.
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Politics and government.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1845-1861. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140435
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United States.
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interviews.
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Biographies.
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History.
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Interviews.
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Unedited footage.
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Interviews.
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Unedited footage.
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Interviews.
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Streaming video
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Author |
Olds, Bruce, interviewee
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Kenner, Robert, 1950- director, producer.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), production company.
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