Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist and Writer (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781502645463)

This book introduces readers to the fascinating Frederick Douglass, a man born a slave. Douglass taught himself to read, then escaped from slavery to become one of the abolitionist movement's greatest leaders. In addition to telling the story of his life, this biography examines the evolution of his thought and his changing relationships with contemporaries such as William Lloyd Garrison and Abraham Lincoln. Featuring intriguing details about the period before, during, and just after the Civil War, this compelling and inspiring read is rounded out by a liberal use of primary sources.

Author: Avery Elizabeth Hurt
ISBN-10: 1502645467
ISBN-13: 9781502645463
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2019
Pages: 128
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2019 pg. 17