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A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement of the early nineteenth century.

Examines Abraham Lincoln's attitudes toward slavery, focusing on his years as president when he worked on the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves, and on record: discussing his belief that the spread of slavery would destroy democracy.

Born a slave, young Frederick Douglass endures many years of cruelty before escaping to the North to claim his freedom.

A selection of Frederick Douglass's speeches and writings on the topics of slavery, injustice, inequality, and racism.

In 1820s Maryland, Frederick's mother, who is a slave on a different plantation, walks twelve miles each way for a nighttime visit with her son, during which she recounts what each mile of the journey represents.

Frederick Douglass was born a slave, denied an education, and expected to work like a beast of the fields until the day he died.

An autobiographical account by the runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers, and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders.

African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglass tells his life story, describing his years as a slave and his escape in 1838, and reflecting upon his experiences in the U.

Explores the life of Frederick Douglass as he achieves stature as a leader in the struggle to transcend the limitations of bondage and race.

A brief biography of Frederick Douglas, an African American who escaped from slavery and spent the rest of his life fighting for an end to slavery and equality for everyone.

The classic autobiography of a runaway slave who became Abraham Lincoln's advisor and the Counsel Generalto Haiti.

Presents a narrative history that brings together the ideals of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass; and discusses the central issues of slavery, race, and equality in Civil War America.

A masterpiece of American literature, Frederick Douglass' "Narrative" is a powerful story of an enslaved youth coming to social and moral consciousness by disobeying his owners and secretly teaching himself to read.

Briefly examines the life of Frederick Douglass, from his early life as a child and teenager in slavery to how he escaped, became educated, and worked in the abolitionist movement.

Presents a biography of Frederick Douglass which focuses on the earlier years of his life as an escaped slave, student, and abolitionist.