1818-1895

Chronicles the life of Frederick Douglass, discussing his years as a slave, escape to freedom, acclaim as a famous orator, journalist, and presidential advisor, work as an abolitionist, and other related topics.

Contains a biography of Frederick Douglass, the former slave turned abolitionist and author of an antislavery newspaper, and includes information on Douglass, from his childhood, to his struggles as a slave, to his leading the first all-black volunteer army in the Civil War.

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

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.

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