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Franklin Library leather edition of Stephen Vincent Benet's "John Brown's Body," a Limited edition, Illustrated by Peter Harritos, one of the PULITZER PRIZE series, published in 1976. Bound in hunter green leather, the book has marbled paper end leaves, acid-free paper, Symth-sewn binding, hubbed spine, a satin book marker, gold gilding on three edges---in near FINE condition. Stephen Vincent Benét, who lived from 1898 – 1943, was an American poet, short story writer, and novelist. John Brown, who lived from 1800 – 1859, was a white American abolitionist who believed armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery in the U.S. During the 1856 conflict in KANSAS, Brown commanded forces at the Battle of Black Jack. Brown's followers killed five slavery supporters at Pottawatomie. In 1859, Brown led an unsuccessful raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry that ended with the multi-racial group's capture. Brown's trial resulted in his conviction and a sentence of death by hanging. Brown was tried for treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia, the murder of five men and inciting a slave insurrection. He was found guilty on all counts and was hanged. I offer Combined shipping.