Frederick Douglass was born enslaved in February 1818, but from
this most humble of beginnings, he rose to become a world-famous
orator, newspaper editor, and champion of the rights of women and
African Americans. He not only survived slavery to live in freedom
but also became an outspoken critic of the institution and an
active participant in the U.S. political system. Douglass advised
presidents of the United States and formally represented his
country in the diplomatic corps. He was the most prominent African
American activist of the nineteenth century, and he left a treasure
trove of documentary evidence detailing his life in slavery and
achievements in freedom. This volume gathers and interprets
valuable selections from a variety of Douglass's writings,
including speeches, editorials, correspondence, and
autobiographies.
General
Imprint: |
University of Virginia Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
A Nation Divided: Studies in the Civil War Era |
Release date: |
July 2013 |
First published: |
August 2013 |
Editors: |
L. Diane Barnes
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
232 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8139-3436-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8139-3436-2 |
Barcode: |
9780813934365 |
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