Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
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Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor and eloquent orator whose speeches fired the abolitionist cause, Frederick Douglass (1818â€“1895) led an astounding life. Physical abuse, deprivation and tragedy plagued his early years, yet through sheer force of character he was able to overcome these obstacles to become a leading spokesman for his people. In this, the first and most frequently read of his three autobiographies, Douglass provides graphic descriptions of his childhood and horrifying experiences as a slave as well as a harrowing record of his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom. Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins - since few slaves of that period could write - the Narrative is admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive and vivid descriptions and storytelling power. It belongs in the library of anyone interested in African-American history and the life of one of the country's most courageous and influential champions of civil rights. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Country	USA
Brand	Dover Publications
Manufacturer	Dover Publications, Incorporated
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	11979X
Color	Brown
ReleaseDate	1995-04-13
UnitCount	1
Format	Unabridged
UPCs	800759284993
EANs	9780486284996

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