This thesis has explored the historiography on John Brown from 1859 to 1970. Over 200 sources have been examined and analyzed to determine their pro or anti John Brown bias. General trends in opinion were noted as the study progressed chronologically. Specific representative works by various authors, especially those which influence ensuing Brown historiography, were dealt with in detail, particularly in the areas of Brown's sanity, his Kansas activities, and the Harper's Ferry foray. From early eulogies, Brown historiography moved to predominantly critical expressions and then seemed to attain a balance between the two extremes. Charts preceding each chronological section of the paper demonstrate the attitudes held by authors writing during that period.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/180414 |
| Date | January 1971 |
| Creators | Boysel, Sharon Sue |
| Contributors | Rosenberg, Morton M. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | ii, 158 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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