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Plea for Captain John Brown Read to the Citizen

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A Portrait Of Captain John Brown, A White Abolitionist Who Led A Raid On The Federal Arsenal At Harpers Ferry, Virginia, In An Attempt To Incite A Slave Rebellion. A Plea For Captain John Brown Read To The Citizen

A Plea for Captain John Brown Read to the citizen

by Henry David Thoreau

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In this powerful and moving speech, Frederick Douglass delivers a passionate plea for Captain John Brown, a white abolitionist who led a raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in an attempt to incite a slave rebellion. Douglass argues that Brown's actions, while misguided, were motivated by a deep commitment to justice and equality, and that he should be remembered as a martyr to the cause of freedom.

Douglass begins his speech by describing the horrors of slavery, which he calls "the sum of all villanies." He argues that slavery is a crime against humanity, and that it must be abolished at all costs. He then goes on to praise Captain Brown for his courage and selflessness in fighting against slavery, even though he knew that his actions would likely lead to his death.

Douglass acknowledges that Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was a failure, but he argues that it was a necessary failure. He says that Brown's raid helped to raise awareness of the evils of slavery, and that it inspired others to join the fight for abolition.

Douglass concludes his speech by calling on his listeners to support the cause of abolition. He says that we must all work together to end slavery, and that we must never give up on the fight for justice and equality.

Frederick Douglass's Plea for Captain John Brown is a powerful and moving indictment of slavery and a call for justice. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of slavery in the United States, and for anyone who is committed to the fight for freedom and equality.

About Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland in 1818. He escaped to freedom in 1845, and went on to become a leading abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He was a close friend and advisor to Abraham Lincoln, and he played a key role in the fight to end slavery during the Civil War.

Douglass was a prolific writer and speaker, and his work has been translated into more than 20 languages. His most famous works include his three autobiographies, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845),My Bondage and My Freedom (1855),and Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (1892).

Douglass died in 1895, but his legacy continues to live on. He is considered one of the most important figures in American history, and his work continues to inspire people around the world.

A Plea for Captain John Brown Read to the citizen

by Henry David Thoreau

4.1 out of 5