A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass

<p><strong>Learn more about the incredible life of an escaped slave turned famous abolitionist, orator, journalist, and author.</strong> <br /><br />Born into slavery on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass grew up to have a way with words. Contemporaries found it hard to believe that an escaped slave with no formal education could be so eloquent. Yet thousands turned out to hear him speak. <br /><br />A tireless advocate to end slavery, Douglass urged slaves to escape and revolt. He inspired many with his bestselling autobiography, <em>Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave</em>. Later on, Douglass cemented his status as a pivotal figure in American history when he helped Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation. He continued to fight for equality during Reconstruction and became the first African American to receive a vote for President of the United States in a major party's roll call vote. <br /><br />This accessible biography for children examines Douglass's amazing life with easy-to-understand facts and details, alongside elegant illustrations. The back matter includes a timeline and author's notes.</p>