The Adirondack woods shone with, and the waters of Lake Placid reflected, many a solemn dark face last week on the 127th anniversary of the birth of John Brown whose soul goes marching on.
John Brown (who was either a horse thief or a martyr according to one's views on slavery) was not born at Lake Placid and he lived there, or in nearby North Elba, only six years. The region is now better known for its skiing, skating, golf, tennis and dancing facilities, and as a...
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