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To Purge This Land With Blood
A Biography of John Brown
by Stephen B. Oates
ISBN: 0870234587
ISBN-13: 9780870234583
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Univ of Massachusetts Pr
Published date: 1984
Size: 5.75 x 9 inches
Weight: 1.55 pounds
Publisher's Notes
One hundred thirty-five years after his epochal Harpers Ferry raid to free the slaves, John Brown is still one of the most controversial figures in American history. In 1970, Stephen B. Oates wrote what has come to be recognized as the definitive biography of Brown, a balanced assessment that captures the man in all his complexity. The book is now back in print in an updated edition with a new prologue by the author.
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To Purge This Land With Blood: A Biography of John Brown
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Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: University of Massachusetts Press. Trade Paperback. 0870234587 TRADE PAPERBACK. Corners of covers lightly bumped. . Very Good. 1984. ( more information) Offered by Serendipity Books (United States)
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Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts, 1984 copyriht. (2nd Edition). Oversize Paperback. VERY GOOD. Tight, bright, stain on bottom edge, square. Some edgewear. Reprint of 1970 definitive biography of John Brown written 135 years after his Harpers Ferry raid to free the slaves. ISBN: 0870234587. ( more information) Offered by Rainy Day Paperback Exchange (United States)
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University of Massachusetts Press, 1984-08. Paperback. Like New. Excellent condition, pages are flat, clean, with no markings, no edgewear to cover. Paperback. ( more information) Offered by Pocket Money (United States)
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University of Massachusetts Press, 1984-08. Paperback. Good. No notes, underlines, or highlights. Minor wear around edges, bottom corner at spine has minor bump, binding intact and tight. ( more information) Offered by Bookity-Books (United States)
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Amherst: Univ of Massachusetts Pr, 1984. Second Edition. 8vo. wrappers. Published Amherst: Univ Mass Pr, 1984. xi+434pp., illus. Light soiling to cover, else a fine copy.. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo. ( more information) Offered by The Wild Muse (United States)
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To Purge this Land with Blood - A Biography of John Brown
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The University of Massachusetts Press, 1984. 2nd Edition. An objective and absorbing biography. Subjects: Abolitionists - United States - Biography. Brown, John, 1800-1859. Near fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ( more information) Offered by MW Books Ltd. (Ireland)
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Stephen Oates
University of Massachusetts Press, 01-Aug-1984. Paperback. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081007131536G ( more information) Offered by A1Books (United States)
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University of Massachusetts Press. PAPERBACK. 0870234587 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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