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Name: John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
Author: Jason Glaser

📘 John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry by Jason Glaser

This nonfiction graphic novel presents the events of John Brown’s 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry in a compelling visual format. It focuses on the historical context of West Virginia, the escalating conflict over slavery in the United States, and the significance of Brown’s daring attempt to spark a slave‑revolt. Designed for young readers, the book blends educational content with engaging illustrations suitable for juvenile literature, Spanish‑language audiences, and comic‑book enthusiasts.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Jason Glaser

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