The attack of John Brown upon Harper's Ferry came upon Virginia like a clap of thunder out of a clear sky. (John Sergeant Wise)

The attack of John Brown upon Harper's Ferry came upon Virginia like a clap of thunder out of a clear sky.

John Sergeant Wise

Related topics

attack brown came clap clear ferry john sky thunder virginia

Related quotes

It was a clear, starry night, dead calm. Whenever I see a sky like that, I wish I could write music. View quote
Henning Mankell
I wanted to be in 'The Emerald Forest.' I chased that one for six months before it all came about. I wanted to work with John Boorman! View quote
Powers Boothe
Growing up on a farm was the best. I remember loving that expanse of space. The sky at night was so clear, I could see every star. View quote
Abbie Cornish
Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober. View quote
John A. Macdonald
John Kerry didn't out me, nor did he offend or attack me by calling me a lesbian. I certainly couldn't be offended by the truth. View quote
Mary Cheney