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100 1 _aDouglass, Frederick,
_d1818-1895
245 1 0 _aCollected Articles of Frederick Douglass
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1994
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 1994-01-01
505 0 _aMy escape from slavery --­ Reconstruction.
520 _a"Collected Articles of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass is a collection of historical writings and narratives that delve into the author's experiences and reflections on slavery, freedom, and Reconstruction during the mid to late 19th century. The book includes significant pieces, such as "My Escape from Slavery," which recounts Douglass's daring flight to freedom, and his thoughts on the Reconstruction period in the United States following the Civil War. This collection provides a crucial insight into the struggles for civil rights and the fight against the societal and political ramifications of slavery. In "My Escape from Slavery," Douglass shares the intricate details of his escape from Maryland to freedom, describing the fears and dangers he faced, including the constant threat of recapture. He highlights the aid of safe individuals and his clever use of disguises to evade detection. Following this account, the article "Reconstruction" discusses the pressing issues of post-war America, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding the nation on principles of equality and justice. Douglass argues for the need to establish a government that truly represents all citizens—regardless of race—while stressing that the legacy of slavery continues to influence societal structures and attitudes. His powerful narratives serve as an eloquent reminder of the ongoing fight for human rights and the responsibilities of governance in creating a just society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDouglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
653 _aSlavery
653 _aAfrican American abolitionists
653 _aEssays
653 _aReconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/99
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