The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass

The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is an autobiographical book written by Frederick Douglass, a renowned African-American abolitionist, orator, and statesman. The book chronicles Douglass' life from his birth into slavery in Maryland in 1818 to his eventual escape to freedom in 1838 and his subsequent rise to prominence as a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. Throughout the book, Douglass provides vivid descriptions of the brutal conditions of slavery, the physical and emotional abuse he endured, and his unwavering determination to gain his freedom. He also details his experiences as a free man, including his work as a lecturer and writer, his involvement in the Underground Railroad, and his interactions with other prominent figures of the time, such as Abraham Lincoln and John Brown.The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is not only a powerful personal narrative but also a valuable historical document that offers insight into the struggles and triumphs of African-Americans during the 19th century. It remains a seminal work in American literature and a testament to the enduring legacy of one of America's most important figures.1883. His early life as a slave, his escape from bondage and his complete history to the present time. The autobiography of Frederick Douglass, a great orator and writer and a leading figure in the abolitionist movement. He escaped slavery in 1838. He lectured throughout the East at abolitionist meetings, recounting his life as a slave. His first autobiography, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: an American slave revealed his master's identity and he took refuge in England where he was helped by sympathetic liberals to buy his freedom. After returning to America he published the abolitionist North Star, the first of a series of journals he was to create. During the Civil War he helped recruit black soldiers for the Union army, afterwards supporting Reconstruction and campaigning for Republican Presidents. Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is one of the three autobiographies published by Douglass. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.