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Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor and eloquent orator whose speeches fired the abolitionist cause, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) led an astounding life. Physical abuse, deprivation and tragedy plagued his early years, yet through sheer force of character he was able to overcome these obstacles to become a leading spokesman for his people.
"Sincerely and earnestly hoping that this little book may do something toward throwing light on the American slave system, and hastening the glad day of deliverance to the millions of my brethren in bonds-faithfully relying upon the power of truth, love, and justice, for success in my humble efforts-and solemnly pledging myself anew to the sacred cause,-I subscribe myself, FREDERICK DOUGLASS ."
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Frederick Douglass (c. 1817-1895) was the son of an enslaved African American mother and a white father. As a young boy he defied the law by learning to read and write. He credits his literacy as the key to freedom. He became an outspoken abolitionist lecturer, advocate for women's rights, and enormously influential author of hundreds of books, essays, and speeches.
