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Avey, Elijah (fl. 1906) The Capture and execution of John Brown: A tale of martyrdom

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.215 Author/Creator: Avey, Elijah (fl. 1906) Place Written: Elgin, Illinois Type: Book Date: 1906 Pagination: 152 p. : ill ; 20 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Avey gives an eye witness account. Printed by the Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, Illinois.

Avey, Elijah, fl. 1906
Brown, John, 1800-1859

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