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Mine Eyes Have Seen (Horrible Histories Bind Up)

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I've always greatly enjoyed books by Ann Rinaldi, and "Mine Eyes Have Seen" is great. It tells about John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry in West Virginia from his 15 year-old daughter's point of view. John Brown was an abolitionist who was greatly against slavery, and the raid at Harper's Ferry, the main point of the book, was one of his many attempts to crush slavery. This book is also sad, but it is definitely worth reading. I also learned so much about the real event, like all of her other books too. In History class, we were learning about John Brown's raid, and I felt like I knew so much about it because of this book. Even my teacher said that I knew so much about it, and I recommended the book to her, and she is going to read it, just like you should, too!

I'd loved all of Ann Rinaldi's books so far, even though the military talk can be a little confusing, but Mine Eyes Have Seen was an exception. It was just so depressing. I wouldn't want to give it away to someone who is interested in reading it, but in the end I was just so shocked at what happened. The main character, Annie Brown, lives in a household where the father is very menacing and non-caring. He treats his children very badly. He only cares about his abolitionist views. While trying to create a raid against slavery, he forces Annie's brothers, her fiance, and people Annie comes to love to fight with no chance of winning. I wouldn't want to give it away, but people she cares about die. I was disturbed by the way she knew they were doomed, but spoke lightly of it. Her whole family was strange and tragic, and the way her father had a grudge on her because of her little sister's death by falling in a pot of scalding water just made me feel depressed. This was based on a true story, so there was no way that the author could have lightened it up a little, and it was still a good book, but I wouldn't really recommend it.

This book was a definate GRABBER. Who couldn't love it? Beats me! I learned a whole lot. Well, you probably want to hear the story now, so here it goes: Annie Brown has been called by her father (the famous John Brown) to be the "watchdog" of his little hideout. The deal is, he is planning this raid at Harper's Ferry, to show his views on slavery. So, he is housing about 20 or so men in this house, and Annie is assigned to watch on the porch to see if anyone comes by and finds out. Well, that dreadful raid holds a sadness down on Annie: it threatens to seperate her and her love/fiance, Dauphin Thompson. So, it's really sad. Especially when you hear about the raid results. You are practically depressed yourself when you find out about what happens to Annie's fiance, brothers, and simply the men she grew attached to at the cabin. It's SO sad! Well, that is what makes it even more worth reading. I guarrantee you'll love this, so read it!

This book was about Annie Brown, the daughter of John Brown, who was involved in the Harpers Ferry uprising in 1860.Annie's story is told with a tenderness that makes your heart break at the end, but that also makes you laugh. As Annie watches her father, brothers and 'lover' go into certain death, she also learns about her family and how it became the way it was.Truly an amazing coming of age story

Mine Eyes Have Seen is a terrific novel about a teenage girl named Annie Brown, daughter of the infamous John Brown who lead the attack on Harpers Ferry, and the inner turmoil she goes through as she helps her father prepare for the attack. The book gives insight into his sadistic nature and his quest for abolition and recounts exactly how he was able to hold a federal arsenal without gaining suspicion. It is wonderful and it held my attention. I could hardly put it down. Everyone should read it.

Mine eyes have seen is a great book.It a young girl named Annie Brown. She is the daughter of the famous John Brown. She goes with her father to the Kennedy farm where they call themselves the Smith's. Annie's father is planning a raid on Harpers fairy.
To show people what slavery is all about.While she is there
her father assignes her to the porch where she is supposed to ward off any suspicise guests.She comes to love the people her father is hiding at the farm.This book is from the point of view of Annie Brown. She was the only person alive to tell the
story off what happened before the raid. You won't want to put this book down you will instantly fall inlove with Annie.This is one of the best books I have ever read. I recomend this book to kids betweem the ages off 11and13.

This story is about the daughter of the famous John Brown and her summer she spent being his lookout on the farm he rented in Maryland. John Brown is famous for his fighting against slavery, but sometimes he goes too far. Some of his sons have refused to join him in Maryland after their experiences in his Kansas expedition. But others go along, including Annie and her sister-in-law Martha. Marth cleans the house and cooks while Annie keeps watch on the porch all day, making sure no one passing by becomes aware of the men stashed upstairs in the house. Annie's love Dauphin Thompson comes along with his brother, along with another pair of brothers and some other men. The men become restless over the days, waiting for the raid on Harper's Ferry to happen. As the raid gets pushed back farther and farther, Dauphin pushes Annie away. The ending is sad, but the story awesome. You really should read this book.

When I first started to read this book I thought it was a little boring, but as I went on I found it very interesting. Not many people really know the story behind John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. I've read most of Ann Rinaldi's books and although this one is not my top favorite, its one of my favorites. It was really sad!! If you are looking for a good Ann Rinaldi book, this is a good pick. ...

This is one of the best historical fictions I have read. The reader really gets invoved with Annies hardships and it was a great way for me to learn about the raid on Harpers Ferry! A must read!

This book is about Annie Brown going with her sister-and-law to Harper's Ferry and taking care of the men her father gathered. It's a great book, but you have to be ready to cry. I don't see how anyone can not like it