Special Tours
"The Perfect Steel Trap - Harpers Ferry 1859" book and tour of Harper's Ferry & Charles Town, WV
- Item Number
- 224
- Estimated Value
- 125 USD
- Sold
- 75 USD to meladasev
- Number of Bids
- 7 - Bid History
Item Description
A 409 page historical novel, just published in January 2006, about the John Brown raid, trial and execution, autographed by the author, plus a two-hour tour of the sites of the book in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town in your car with the author.
Harper's Ferry witnessed the first successful application of interchangeable manufacture, the arrival of the first successful American railroad, John Brown's attack on slavery, the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, and the education of former slaves in one of the earliest integrated schools in the United States. Charles Town was founded by Charles Washington, younger brother of George, and today is honored as a "Preserve America Community." Charles Town is also known as the town where John Brown was brought to trial.
Bob O'Conner is a journalist and photographer who also works for both the Jefferson County, WV Convention & Visitors Bureau and as tourism director for the City of Charles Town, WV. Mr. O'Connor also does volunteer work for Harper's Ferry National Historical Park and writes for several local and regional publications.
Item Special Note
Please allow ample time to notify the author of your availability for the tour so that he can put you on his busy calendar.
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