What is the physical appearance of john brown? i can only find black and white pictures. i need a description of before and during the raid of harper's ferry

John Brown was 59 years old at the time of the Harper's Ferry Raid. He had a long beard that he had grown out over the last several years. He was a very determined man. Many at his trial mentioned his eyes. They were said to be a piercing blue. Others commented on the "crazy, deranged" look that he had. Brown's look and appearance really depended upon the person's political leanings. Many anti-slavery people saw him as a holy warrior fighting for a cause. Meanwhile, pro-slavery people demonized and vilified him.  

South carolina was so angry about the election of lincoln that they seceded from the union on december 20, 1860. they attacked fort sumter later, on april 12, 1861.

In the midwest because it has more moderate climate than the north or south west which makes farming far easier.