Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781453724798)

Frederick Douglass (c.1818 1895) was born into slavery but escaped in 1838, quickly becoming involved in the abolitionist movement. Following publication in 1845 of this autobiography he risked recognition and recapture by his owner, and so fled the United States. This reissue is of the Dublin edition of 1845, with a preface by Douglass explaining his reasons for his journey to Britain. Opening with a touching explanation of how he doesn't know his birthday, Douglass describes his early life and the growing awareness of the injustices he suffered. The beatings he witnessed and received himself are described in painful detail. Later, Douglass highlights the hypocrisy of the 'slaveholding religion of this land', condemning it as 'the grossest of libels'. The eloquence of the writing, with an immediacy and honesty found shocking at the time, make this an invaluable first-hand record of one of humanity's most shameful acts.

Author: Frederick Douglass
ISBN-10: 1453724796
ISBN-13: 9781453724798
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.9
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Upper Grade
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