02528cam a22003493u 4500 10986 UtSlPG 20260610133249.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell), 1858-1932 Frederick Douglass : A Biography Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Bradley Norton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 African American abolitionists -- Biography Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10986 52435 52435