When John Brown’s Body Is Wax — audio

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This is author Allison Horrocks reading “When John Brown’s Body Is Wax,” a story first published in 2020.

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Allison Horrocks

Allison Horrocks is a public historian who works as a Park Ranger in the Blackstone River Valley. Allison is passionate about women’s history, education, and public service. She is the co-author of a book about American Girl and she is still in pursuit of a good house tour.