| Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - An American Slave: With an Introductory Chapter by William H. Crogman Contributor(s): Douglass, Frederick (Author), Crogman, William H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1408667797 ISBN-13: 9781408667798 Publisher: Read & Co. History OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - African American & Black |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 550 |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.38 lbs) 130 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First published in 1845, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - An American Slave" is an 1845 autobiographical treatise on abolition by Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), an American escaped slave who became a prominent activist, author, and public speaker. A leading figure in the abolitionist movement, he fought for the end of slavery until the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation and continued to vehemently fight for human rights until his death. One of the most well-known slave narratives written in the period, it describes in detail his experiences of life as a slave and was one of the most influential works of literature in the abolitionist movement in the Unites States. A moving insight into the life of a slave not to be missed by those with an interest in American history. Read & Co. History is proudly republishing this classic treatise now in a new addition complete with an introductory Chapter by William H. Crogman. |