douglass, frederick

Frederick Douglass (1818 1895) is best known for the telling of his own emancipation. But there is much more to Douglass s story than his time spent enslaved and his famous autobiography. Facing Frederick captures the whole complicated, and at times perplexing, person that he was. Statesman, suffragist, writer, and newspaperman, this book focuses on Douglass the man rather than the historical icon.

A brief biography of the African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglas who was born into slavery but was able to free himself use his speeches and writings to speak out against slavery.

"Simple text and photographs present the life and achievements of Frederick Douglass, a former slave and human rights leader before, during, and after the Civil War"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Frederick Douglass, escaped slave and abolitionist, discussing his childhood as a slave, how he became a author, newspaper editor, orator, and civil rights leader, and his part in the Civil War, including twenty-one activities.

Examines the life of Frederick Douglas in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

Describes the lives, work, and friendship of former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and suffragist and social reformer Susan B. Anthony.

Examines the many women who infuenced and helped famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass throughout his life and career.

An illustrated look at the life of African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement in the nineteenth century.