A Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass An American Slave

A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave is a powerful autobiography that tells the story of Frederick Douglass' journey from slavery to freedom. Born into slavery in Maryland in the early 1800s, Douglass was taught to read and write by his owner's wife, which gave him a unique perspective on the injustice of slavery. He eventually escaped to the North and became a prominent abolitionist, speaking out against slavery and advocating for the rights of African Americans. In this book, Douglass describes the brutal conditions of slavery, including the physical and emotional abuse he suffered at the hands of his various owners. He also provides insights into the mental and emotional toll that slavery took on him and his fellow slaves. Despite the hardships he faced, Douglass never lost hope for a better future, and his determination to fight for his freedom and the freedom of others is inspiring. This book is a powerful reminder of the atrocities of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, social justice, and the fight for equality.My master's family consisted of two sons, Andrew and Richard; one daughter, Lucretia, and her hus- band, Captain Thomas Auld. They lived in one house, upon the home plantation of Colonel Edward Lloyd. My master was Colonel Lloyd's clerk and superintendent. He was what might be called the overseer of the overseers. I spent two years of child- hood on this plantation in my old master's family.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.