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Written for young adults, this biography of Frederick Douglass covers the life of the most famous black abolitionist and intellectual of the 19th century.
Frederick Douglass: A Biography explores the life of the most famous black abolitionist and intellectual of the 19th century. The book covers the major developments of Douglass's life from his birth in 1818 through his time as a slave and his rise to prominence as the most famous black voice for freedom of his time.
The biography discusses Douglass's relationships with such figures as John Brown, the feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and five presidents of the United States, including Abraham Lincoln. It analyzes his role in national politics before, during, and after the Civil War, and examines the way his life is tied to significant local, regional, and national events. By focusing on the importance of spirituality in Douglass's life, this revealing work adds to our understanding of the man, the way he saw himself, and the many things he accomplished.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Timeline: Events in the Life of Frederick Douglass
Chapter 1. I Been [Re]'Buked, 1818-1826
Chapter 2. Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, 1826-1838
Chapter 3. Amazing Grace, 1838-1847
Chapter 4. Steal Away, 1847-1858
Chapter 5. Wrestlin' Jacob, 1859-1870
Chapter 6. Roll, Jordan, Roll, 1870-1895
Chapter 7. Climbing Jacob's Ladder
Selected Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | Jan 04 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 192 |
| ISBN | 9780313350368 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Illustrations | 17 bw illus |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Series | Greenwood Biographies |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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