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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, Written by Himself (John Harvard Library, Belknap Press)

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Written more than a century ago by Frederick Douglass, a former slave who went on to become a famous orator, U.S. minister, and a leader of his people, this masterpiece is one of the most eloquent indictments of slavery ever recorded. Douglass's shocking narrative takes the reader into the world of the South's antebellum plantations and reveals the daily terrors he suffered as a slave, shedding invaluable light on one of the most unjust periods in the history of America. Published for the first time as a Signet Classic.

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Frederick Douglass was born into bondage and sold repeatedly in the slave markets of the South. Because he secretly taught himself to read and write, we possess one of the most eloquent indictments of slavery ever recorded. Written over 100 years ago, this classic goes far to explain why American still suffers from the great injustices of the past.
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Table of Contents

Introduction by Benjamin Quarks

Chronology of Douglass' Life

Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglass

Preface by William Lloyd Garrison

Letter from Wendell Phillips, Esq.

The Narrative

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780674601017
Subtitle:
An American Slave, Written by Himself
Editor:
Quarles, Benjamin
Author:
Douglass, Frederick
Author:
Quarles, Benjamin
Publisher:
Belknap Press
Location:
Cambridge, Mass. :
Subject:
People of Color
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
History
Subject:
Historical - U.S.
Subject:
United states
Subject:
United States - General
Subject:
Afro-americans
Subject:
Slavery
Subject:
United States - Reconstruction Period (1865-1877)
Subject:
African Americans
Subject:
Afro-Americans -- Biography.
Subject:
General Biography
Subject:
cultural heritage
Subject:
Douglass, Frederick
Copyright:
1988
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
John Harvard Library, Belknap Press
Series Volume:
18
Publication Date:
January 1991
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
1 halftone, 1 map
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
7.875 x 5.4375 in .46 lb
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"Synopsis" by , Frederick Douglass was born into bondage and sold repeatedly in the slave markets of the South. Because he secretly taught himself to read and write, we possess one of the most eloquent indictments of slavery ever recorded. Written over 100 years ago, this classic goes far to explain why American still suffers from the great injustices of the past.
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