Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

by Frederick Douglass

Overview

Frederick Douglass was an African-American social reformer, speaker, writer and statesman. After escaping from slavery, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement, gaining notoriety for his thrilling oratory and powerful antislavery writing.
This large print edition of "Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" is printed on high quality paper in an easy-to-read format. The handsome cover will look great in every library.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493698950
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	11/07/2013
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	110
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.23(d)

About the Author

Frederick Douglass was a prominent American author, abolitionist, and public speaker. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped on a train and headed north to Maryland, Philadelphia, and eventually New York City, where he took refuge and became a famous orator and abolitionist. Douglass recounted the struggles he faced as a slave through multiple narratives, most notably his autobiography, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. The book became an instant bestseller, despite its initial opposition and skeptical reception. His other famous books include My Bondage and My Freedom and Life and Times of Frederick Douglass.

Hometown:

Tuckahoe, Maryland

Date of Birth:

1818

Date of Death:

February 20, 1895

Place of Death:

Washington, D.C.