douglass, frederick

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Story of the young slave who taught himself to read and write, escaped North to freedom, and later became one of the most important black leaders.

Describes the unusual friendship that existed between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War years.

A biography of the early life of Frederick Douglass, one of the first leaders of the antislavery movement, discussing his childhood on as a slave child on a plantation, then at eight he was sold to Hugh and Sophia Auld in Baltimore, and explains that learning to read was the key to his freedom.

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

A biography of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, discussing his years as a slave, his escape to freedom, his efforts to bring about an end to slavery both before and during the Civil War, and his work on behalf of the newly freed slaves.

Nineteenth-century African-American statesman Frederick Douglass tells his life story, describing his years as a slave, his escape, his role in the abolitionist movement, and his experiences in politics and diplomacy.

Traces the life of the black abolitionist, from his early years in slavery to his later success as a persuasive editor, orator, and writer.

A brief biography of the man who escaped life as a slave in 1838 and became a great anti-slavery orator and advisor to President Abraham Lincoln.

A biography of the runaway slave who became an abolitionist, an orator and writer, and a crusader for women's rights.