Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is an autobiography written by the former slave and abolitionist leader, Frederick Douglass. The book chronicles Douglass's life from his early years as a slave in Maryland to his escape to freedom in the North and his rise to become one of the most prominent voices in the fight against slavery.Douglass's narrative is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of slavery, as well as the resilience and courage of those who fought against it. He describes the brutality and dehumanization of slavery, as well as the ways in which he and other slaves resisted and rebelled against their oppressors.The book also provides a vivid picture of life in the North during the mid-19th century, as Douglass became involved in the abolitionist movement and worked tirelessly to promote the cause of freedom and equality for all people. He describes his encounters with other prominent figures of the time, including Abraham Lincoln, and his experiences as a speaker and writer.Overall, The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey from slavery to freedom, and his lifelong commitment to the fight for justice and equality. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the abolitionist movement in America.1883. His early life as a slave, his escape from bondage and his complete history to the present time. The autobiography of Frederick Douglass, a great orator and writer and a leading figure in the abolitionist movement. He escaped slavery in 1838. He lectured throughout the East at abolitionist meetings, recounting his life as a slave. His first autobiography, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: an American slave revealed his master's identity and he took refuge in England where he was helped by sympathetic liberals to buy his freedom. After returning to America he published the abolitionist North Star, the first of a series of journals he was to create. During the Civil War he helped recruit black soldiers for the Union army, afterwards supporting Reconstruction and campaigning for Republican Presidents. Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is one of the three autobiographies published by Douglass. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
