1818-1895

Presents a biography of Frederick Douglass which focuses on the earlier years of his life as an escaped slave, student, and abolitionist.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the works of Frederick Douglass.

A biography of a slave who became free and then worked to abolish slavery in the U.S. through his speeches, books, and newspaper.

Born a slave, young Frederick Douglass endures many years of cruelty before escaping to the North to claim his freedom.

Provides biographical information about six individuals who were key players in the Civil War, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglass, George McClellan, Clara Barton, and Matthew Brady; and discusses how they interacted with one another and influenced events.

Traces the life of Frederick Douglas from his childhood as a slave in Maryland, his escape North to freedom, why he returned to Maryland, and how he became a national spokesman for African-Americans.

A biography of the runaway slave who became an abolitionist, a crusader for women's rights, and an advisor to Abraham Lincoln.

A shortened version of Douglass' autobiography describing the early life of the slave who became an abolitionist, journalist, and statesman.

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.

An illustrated introduction to the life and career of Frederick Douglas, a man who escaped slavery to become a writer, speaker, and advocate of freedom.