Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Written by Himself: His Early Life as a Slave, His Escape from Bondage, and His Complete History to the Present Time, as Published in 1881 [Hardcover]

Frederick Douglass (Author), George L. Ruffin (Introduction)

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Publication Date: May 1, 2001

The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass was Douglass' third autobiography. In it he was able to go into greater detail about his life as a slave and his escape from slavery, as he and his family were no longer in any danger from the reception of his work. It is also the only of Douglass' autobiographies to discuss his life during and after the Civil War, including his encounters with American Presidents such as Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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About the Author

Frederick Douglass, an outspoken abolitionist, was born into slavery in 1818 and, after his escape in 1838, repeatedly risked his own freedom as an antislavery lecturer, writer, and publisher.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 628 pages
• Publisher: Digital Scanning Inc. (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582183678
• ISBN-13: 978-1582183671
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #646,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful book, on many levels., October 25, 1998

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This review is from: Life And Times Of Frederick Douglass (Notable American Authors) (Library Binding)

This book, written in Douglass' later years, not only lifted my spirits but did a great deal to reestablish my faith in humanity. This was a man who had every opportunity, and reason, to be bitter and/or vengeful. He, instead, chose to fight, with his intellect and his golden tongue, for what he, and others chained in slavery and social subservience, rightfully disserved as a member of our human race. He was a man of conviction and inner strength who taught himself to write with an elegance that I have never seen equaled. I strongly recommend this book.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful book, on many levels., November 9, 1998

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This review is from: Life & Times of Frederick Douglas (Classics Library) (Paperback)

This book, written in Douglass' later years, not only lifted my spirits but did a great deal to reestablish my faith in humanity. This was a man who had every opportunity, and reason, to be bitter and/or vengeful. He, instead, chose to fight, with his intellect and his golden tongue, for what he, and others chained in slavery and social subservience, rightfully disserved as a member of our human race. He was a man of conviction and inner strength who taught himself to write with an elegance that I have never seen equaled. I strongly recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frederick Douglass, Hero, January 10, 2010

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This review is from: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (African American) (Paperback)

This is an inspiring book. Born a slave, it took monumental courage and tenacity for Douglass to become the scholar, activist and leader that he describes in this book. His writing is both powerful and beautiful. Despite all the brutality and injustice in his early life, he never became bitter and never gave up. He also judged men one at a time, regardless of race. If you are looking for some motivation and inspiration to spur you on in life, if you want to read about a real hero, I highly recommend this book.