Africans in America: John Brown - Entry for John Brown, an American abolitionist who advocated and practiced insurrection as a means to abolish slavery.
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War - Chronicles the life and times of the man whose armed crusade against slavery ended in his execution at Harper's Ferry, and eventually led to the Civil War.
John Brown - Bio of abolitionist John Brown, who staged an attack on the federal armory at Harper's Ferry and was later hanged for treason.
John Brown Biography Page - Biography of John Brown, the abolitionist who led the attack on Harper's Ferry, determined to arm those who would contribute to his effort to end slavery.
The Trial of John Brown: A Commentary - Describes Brown's radicalization, the failed attack at Harpers Ferry, his subsequent trial, and its aftermath.
Wikipedia: John Brown - User-edited biography of the American abolitionist who advocated and practiced armed insurrection as a means to end all slavery.