african american abolitionists

A brief biography of the African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglas who was born into slavery but was able to free himself use his speeches and writings to speak out against slavery.

"Received historical wisdom casts abolitionists as bourgeois, mostly white reformers burdened by racial paternalism and economic conservatism. Manisha Sinha overturns this image, broadening her scope beyond the antebellum period usually associated with abolitionism and recasting it as a radical social movement in which men and women, black and white, free and enslaved found common ground in causes ranging from feminism and utopian socialism to anti-imperialism and efforts to defend the rights of labor."--Provided by publisher.

Examines the life of Frederick Douglas in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

"The women's suffrage movement received support from several key abolitionists. One example was the freed slave and antislavery advocate who called herself Sojourner Truth. Through primary sources, images, and ... narrative, students will learn that in addition to Truth's impassioned battle to end slavery, she also fought for women's rights, speaking to the crowds at suffrage gatherings during the 1850s and until her death"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the many women who infuenced and helped famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass throughout his life and career.

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 biography of Frederick Douglass, who was born a slave in 1818 but escaped to freedom and became a leader in the movement to end slavery.

A picture book that chronicles the life of African-American social reformer Frederick Douglass.

Henry Box Brown describes his life as a slave and his daring escape in 1849 where he spent several hours in a box while it was delivered from Richmond to Philadelphia.