There was once a slave ... : The heroic story of Frederick Douglass by Du Bois
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"There Was Once a Slave: The Heroic Story of Frederick Douglass" by Shirley Graham is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book recounts the life of Frederick Douglass, a prominent abolitionist, orator, and writer who escaped from slavery and became a leading figure in the fight for civil rights for African Americans. The narrative delves into Douglass’s harrowing experiences as a slave and his pursuit of freedom. At the
start of the story, we are introduced to Frederick Douglass as he reflects on his early life and painful memories of slavery. His narrative begins in the swamps of Chesapeake Bay, detailing his initial understanding of his status as a slave and the chaotic environment around him. It describes his childhood marked by separation from his mother and the brutal realities of being raised like cattle for labor. As he comes of age, Douglass's desire for knowledge ignites a profound yearning for freedom. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of his struggles and resilience as he confronts the oppressive forces of slavery, culminating in his quest for liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Du Bois, Shirley Graham, 1896-1977 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 47002086 |
| Title | There was once a slave ... : The heroic story of Frederick Douglass |
| Original Publication | United States: Julian Messner, Inc., 1947. |
| Credits | Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75237 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75237-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 568 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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