All about John Brown in the Adirondacks,
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Just Released !
John Brown in New York:
The Man, His Family, and the Adirondack Landscape Excelsior Editions, SUNY Press, 2025 
An intimate narrative of John Brown and
his family in the Adirondack Mountains With passion and sound scholarship, Sandra Weber introduces a fresh and intimate portrayal of John Brown in his time and favorite place, the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York. This intertwining story of sublime scenery and human rights concentrates on John's relationships with his family and black neighbors, which brings forth the essence of the man: his inner self, moral fiber, and principles. Weber reveals a vital piece of the John Brown story. It creates a conduit through which to reconcile the poor pioneer farmer, family patriarch, preacher, and devoted friend of blacks with John Brown's public persona.
Sandra Weber is the author of numerous magazine articles and several books, including The Woman Suffrage Statue and Adirondack Roots: Stories of Hiking, History and Women. She lives in a log cabin in the Adirondacks, about twenty-five miles from the John Brown Farm. |
What's New ?
New article by Sandra Weber on SUNY Press blog: A’mouldering in His Grave | State University of New York Press
Upcoming Events:
What's new? A book, a website, and another book . . .
“A book is the beginning of a never-ending
quest for learning and truth.” Sandra Weber, Nov. 18, 2025 My long years of passion and preoccupation with John Brown, his wife Mary Brown, and Adirondack history compelled me to dig deep and wide into this well-worn subject. The result is several articles and a book: John Brown in New York. A second book, about the John Brown Farm State Historic Site (1864-2025), is coming in April/May from Purple Mountain Press. These written works are the foundation for further learning.
Here is where I will share stories that did not make it into print --- from the rabbit holes I went down on related topics to the humorous misquotes (like “Put-Off-Bay,” instead of Put-In-Bay) to the quirky connections and coincidences. I will also share the complete text to fascinating speeches, letters, and documents that were excerpted because of length or complexity. And I am sure there will be new discoveries to discuss in the coming months and years. If you read the books and want to know more, this is the place for you. Please, read on and participate! I want this to be a place for you to ask questions, discuss ideas, and share research. As I continue to create and develop this site, please send me your thoughts at [email protected]. |