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

Explores the childhood, character, and influential events that shaped the life of this former slave who went on to become an abolitionist and advisor to Abraham Lincoln.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Tracks the life of Frederick Douglass from his birth in slavery to his rise as a noted author, speaker and politician who championed the rights of his people.

Story of Frederick Douglass who escaped from slavery to become a leader in the abolitionist movement.

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.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Frederick Douglass, including his childhood, life as a slave, escape to freedom, founding of a newspaper, public speaking, and public service.

An illustrated introduction to the life and career of Frederick Douglas, a man who escaped slavery to become a writer, speaker, and advocate of freedom.

A brief biography of the abolitionist who escaped from slavery and used his speeches and writings to lead the fight for freedom and civil rights for African Americans.

A shortened version of Douglass' autobiography describing the early life of the slave who became an abolitionist, journalist, and statesman.

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.

Describes the life and work of the man who escaped slavery to become an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement of the nineteenth century.

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

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.

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