| Author |
Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell), 1858-1932 |
| Title |
Frederick Douglass
A Biography
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Bradley Norton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Frederick Douglass" by Charles W. Chesnutt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and achievements of Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who became a prominent abolitionist and advocate for civil rights. It emphasizes Douglass's remarkable journey from slavery to becoming a respected leader and orator, illustrating his impact on the fight against racial oppression. The opening of the book sets the stage for Douglass's extraordinary life story. It begins with a preface that outlines his significance as a champion for the oppressed, highlighting his oratory skills and the complexities of his experiences with slavery and prejudice. Then, it provides a chronology of key events in Douglass's life, including his birth, his separation from his mother at a young age, and his struggles against the brutal realities of slavery. The narrative conveys his thirst for knowledge, particularly his acquisition of reading and writing skills, which became pivotal in his advocacy and eventual escape from bondage. The beginning establishes a foundation for understanding Douglass's resilience and the challenges he faced, setting up a deeper exploration of his significant contributions to American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
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| Subject |
African American abolitionists -- Biography
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| Subject |
Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10986 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 8, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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