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The original was posted on /r/askhistorians by /u/attackplango on 2023-10-18 01:35:21+00:00.

On this auspicious day when the raid on Harper’s Ferry began, what is the current historical opinion on John Brown and his life? What would you consider the current best resources to delve more into his life?

EDIT: I forgot what day it actually was. I suppose at this point the raid has seen its first casualty, and been discovered.