Rifles.
He was a clergyman who said that rifles might be more use than Bibles in this conflict over slavery.
The rifles were known as 'Beecher's bibles'.
beechers bible
Henry Beecher Dierdorff died in 1935.
Henry Beecher Dierdorff was born in 1851.
Henry Ward Beecher was a prominent American preacher, social reformer, and abolitionist in the 19th century. He played a crucial role in the anti-slavery movement, using his pulpit to advocate for the abolition of slavery and support the Union during the Civil War. Additionally, Beecher was instrumental in the establishment of the "Beecher's Bibles," which were rifles sent to anti-slavery settlers in Kansas. His efforts in promoting social justice and reform had a lasting impact on American society.
Henry Ward Beecher was born on June 24, 1813.
Henry Ward Beecher was born on June 24, 1813.
Henry K. Beecher was born on 1904-02-04.
Henry K. Beecher died on 1976-07-25.
Henry Ward Beecher died on March 8, 1887 at the age of 73.
Beecher bibles were a shipment of rifles sent by abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher to anti-slavery settlers in Kansas in the 1850s to help defend themselves against pro-slavery forces in the area. The rifles were disguised as Bibles to avoid detection by pro-slavery supporters.
Henry Ward Beecher died on March 8, 1887 at the age of 73.
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