Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Douglass
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"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" by Frederick Douglass is a memoir written in 1845. This powerful firsthand account chronicles Douglass's experiences in bondage and his determination to gain freedom. From his early separation from his mother to brutal physical abuse under various masters, Douglass recounts the dehumanizing realities of slavery. His secret pursuit of literacy becomes a turning point, opening his mind to the possibility of escape
and fueling his journey toward liberation and self-determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_of_the_Life_of_Frederick_Douglass |
| Credits | An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 |
| Subject | African American abolitionists -- Biography |
| Subject | Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00023-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 36491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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