A book with a message for freedom
By Kathy
Durkin
Harvey Earvin, leading prison activist on Texas' notorious
death row, was the first person to donate to the republication
of the historic writing, "A Voice from Harper's Ferry." This
book, of importance to anti-racist fighters everywhere, is
based on a first-hand account of John Brown's raid on Harper's
Ferry by Osborne P. Anderson, the only African American
survivor of that courageous action.
It gives a vivid account of this bold undertaking, which was
a military assualt on slavery. It thoroughly discredits the
racist view of the Harper's Ferry events. The manuscript, long
out of print, was recovered in 1974 by Vincent Copeland, and it
became a popular pamphlet. Copeland was a founder of Workers
World Party and editor of Workers World newspaper.
Now, this work is being reprinted in book form. In addition
to Copeland's introduction entitled "The Unfinished
Revolution," this 128-page volume contains a brand-new forward
by revolutionary Mumia Abu-Jamal, written from Pennsylvania's
death row. Monica Moorehead, Workers World Party 1996
presidential candidate, contributed an essay on national
oppression in the United States for this edition.
Another new publication representing the work of Vincent
Copeland will be printed simultaneously. "Market Elections: How
Democracy Serves the Rich," is compiled from two series of
articles from the pages of this newspaper. This book tells the
history of U.S. elections as it really was--democracy by and
for the rich.
Copeland reviews the realities of capitalist politics from
Andrew Johnson's presidency to Lyndon Johnson's. Of importance
to today's struggles, Copeland explains how the power of the
people can successfully challenge the plans of the rich and
powerful.
This 324-page volume is footnoted and indexed to give much
information on all of the U.S. presidencies up until 1976. Its
lessons are relevant today. The book can be used as an
educational tool for the upcoming 2000 elections to explain and
expose what capitalist electoral politics are all about.
Both books tell the truth about the real history of this
country.
The two new editions have multi-colored covers, photographs,
and are perfect-bound, suitable for bookstore and literature
table displays. They will be published and ready for the
Workers World Party Conference Nov. 6-7.
The publishers invite everyone to participate in the
publication of these books and help get them to activists.
Those who donate $100 per book can have their name printed on
the acknowledgements pages and will receive a copy of the book.
To contribute, write checks to WW Publishers, and send them to
55 W. 17 St., New York, N.Y. 10011, earmarked for "New Books."
Indicate whether you want to be listed in one or both
books.
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