Frederick Douglass: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

Written for young adults this biography of Frederick Douglass covers the life of the most famous black abolitionist and intellectual of the 19th century.Frederick Douglass: A Biography explores the life of the most famous black abolitionist and intellectual of the 19th century. The book covers the major developments of Douglasss life from his birth in 1818 through his time as a slave and his rise to prominence as the most famous black voice for freedom of his time. The biography discusses Douglasss relationships with such figures as John Brown the feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton and five presidents of the United States including Abraham Lincoln. It analyzes his role in national politics before during and after the Civil War and examines the way his life is tied to significant local regional and national events. By focusing on the importance of spirituality in Douglasss life this revealing work adds to our understanding of the man the way he saw himself and the many things he accomplished.Original documents include recent sources about Douglass’s activities in Pennsylvania and in EuropePresents photographs of Douglass his family and other important figures in his life