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Read About John Brown
by Beth Henson, Boston
- Russell Banks, CLOUDSPLITTER (HarperCollins,
available in paper)
A novel about John Brown, told through the eyes of his son, Owen
Brown. Asked why he chose to write about Brown, Banks replied,
"Because he is the one figure whom white Americans universally
regard as mad and black Americans regard as a hero." Banks'
Owen is a modern soul, with an acute sense of the difficulties
facing the white who separates from his tribe.
- W.E.B. Du Bois, JOHN BROWN (M.E. Sharpe,
Inc.)
First published in 1909 and recently reprinted, still the best
historical account.
- Bruce Olds, RAISING HOLY HELL (Penguin
Books, paper)
Lurid but sympathetic. Narrative combined with correspondence,
newspaper articles, folktales and oral reminiscences.
For Kids:
- Gwen Everett, illustrated by Jacob Lawrence,
JOHN BROWN: ONE MAN AGAINST SLAVERY (Rizzoli Bookstore: ISBN
0847817024)
The raid on Harper's Ferry, told through the eyes of Brown's
daughter, Annie. Magnificent illustrations by the celebrated
artist. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
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