Frederick Douglass Fighter Against Slavery |
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Author:
| Mckissack, Patricia Mckissack, Fredrick |
Series title: | Famous African Americans Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7660-4098-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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Imprint: | Enslow Elementary |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $25.27 |
Book Description:
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Despite being a slave, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write. At age 21, he escaped from slavery and created a new life for himself as a free man. Intelligent and charismatic, Douglass became the leading voice against slavery in the 1800s. "There is no way a nation can call itself free and accept slavery," he said. The McKissacks' lively, easy-to-read text highlights the importance of this internationally known author and orator.
Despite being a slave, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write. At age 21, he escaped from slavery and created a new life for himself as a free man. Intelligent and charismatic, Douglass became the leading voice against slavery in the 1800s. "There is no way a nation can call itself free and accept slavery," he said. The McKissacks' lively, easy-to-read text highlights the importance of this internationally known author and orator.