african american abolitionists

Chronicles the life of William Still, African American abolitionist and the father of the Underground Railroad, and details his work with the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society and helping enslaved people fleeing to freedom. Explains how he recorded the stories of freedom seekers that he encountered in an effort to preserve their history and help families be reunited.

African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglass tells his life story, describing his years as a slave and his escape in 1838, and reflecting upon his experiences in the U.S. andGreat Britain as a free man. Includes explanatory notes, an introduction, extracts from speeches, and a letter Douglass wrote to his former master.

Provides a brief overview of the life of Frederick Douglass, focusing on his escape from slavery, work as an abolitionist, influential writings, and efforts to help other slaves become free.

"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.

An autobiographical account by the runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers, and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders.

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

A brief biography of the abolitionist who escaped from slavery and used his speeches and writings to lead the fight for freedom and civil rights for African Americans.

Tells the life story of Sojourner Truth, describing her years as a slave, her arrival at freedom, her fight to gain custody of her sold son, and her work in the battles for equal rights for African-Americans and women in the U.S.

A biography of African American abolitionist, Frederick Douglass.