**Henry Louis Gates, Jr. presents the only authoritative edition of all three autobiographies by the escaped slave who became a great American leader.** Here in this Library of America volume are collected Frederick Douglass's three autobiographical narratives, now recognized as classics of both A
Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Hero
β Scribed by George E. Stanley
- Book ID
- 111142210
- Publisher
- Aladdin
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 101 KB
- Series
- Childhood of Famous Americans
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781416980117
- ASIN
- B001CB34KO
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β¦ Synopsis
Discover the childhood of prominent abolitionist Frederick Douglass in this inspiring installment in the illustrated middle grade series Childhood of Famous Americans.
Frederick Douglass was born into slavery. He was separated from his family when he was young, worked day and night, and was beaten for no other reason than the color of his skin. How could anyone ever overcome such overwhelming odds?
But Frederick eventually became a famous abolitionist, author, statesman, and reformer. Read all about how one of the most prominent figures in African American history triumphed over impossible obstacles and paved the way for others to achieve their own freedom!
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