| Title |
The narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave.
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| Names |
Douglass, Frederick.
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| Book Number |
LTX001144
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| Title Status |
Active
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| Medium |
Large Print
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| Annotation |
A new, beautifully laid-out, easy-to-read edition of Frederick Douglass's stirring and inspirational memoir, a monumental work that changed history. The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is an autobiographical slave narrative written by the renowned abolitionist and former slave, Frederick Douglass. It is a powerful account of Douglass’ life of oppression and his journey to freedom. The narrative begins with an introduction to Douglass’ life as a slave and his earliest memories of the brutalities of slavery. He recounts his struggles of living with a cruel master and the hardships of being separated from his family members. Despite the challenges he faced, Douglass found a way to learn how to read and write, which enabled him to gain a greater understanding of the world around him. Through his education, he was able to recognize the evils of slavery and ultimately became an outspoken opponent of the institution. The narrative ends with Douglass’ escape from slavery and his subsequent success as an abolitionist and public speaker. This powerful story of courage and resilience is a testament to Douglass’ strength and the importance of education and knowledge in the fight for freedom
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| Local Subject |
Black and African American Interest - AAI
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History - United States - 973
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Extra Large Print - LTX
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War - American Civil war (Nonfiction) - W-ACW
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Political science - Slavery & emancipation - 326
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| Audience Notes |
A
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| LC Subject |
Biographies
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| Language |
English
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English
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| Released |
2026
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| Publication Info |
North Haven, CT 2026 Super Large Print
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