abolitionists

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abolitionists

Frederick Douglass and the abolitionist movement

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the story of Frederick Douglass.

The life and times of Frederick Douglass

[his early life as a slave, his escape from bondage, and his complete history]
2012
Nineteenth-century African-American reformer Frederick Douglass tells his life story, describing his early years in slavery, his escapes and his final attainment of freedom, and his work for civil rights.

Frederick Douglass

abolitionist hero
Looks at the early life of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and describes his early life as a slave, his work as a civil rights leader, and his meetings with President Lincoln.

Sojourner Truth

ain't I a woman?
Presents a biography of Sojourner Truth, an African-American freed slave, preacher, abolitionist, and activist, and contains information on her life as slave in New York, her journey to freedom in 1827, and her efforts for civil rights through her death in 1883.

Frederick Douglass

a powerful voice for freedom
Explores the life of America's first great civil rights leader, Frederick Douglass.

Frederick Douglass

Explores the life of Frederick Douglass, who became a famous speaker, newspaper publisher, and antislavery leader.

Frederick Douglass

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

Sojourner Truth

un camino a la libertad
Tells the story of Sojourner Truth, discussing her childhood as a slave, and looking at her work to secure the rights of all women after she gained her freedom; and includes a timeline.

John Brown

the cost of freedom
2007
Chronicles the life of abolitionist John Brown, describing his efforts to bring about the end of American slavery, and including written correspondence and other primary source documents.
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Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave

An adapted version of the autobiography of Frederick Douglass in which the abolitionist tells the story of his life and his journey from slavery to freedom.
Cover image of Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave

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