Frederick Douglass: A Biography

Written for young adults, this biography of Frederick Douglass covers the life of the most famous black abolitionist and intellectual of the 19th century.

Frederick Douglass: A Biography explores the life of the most famous black abolitionist and intellectual of the 19th century. The book covers the major developments of Douglass's life from his birth in 1818 through his time as a slave and his rise to prominence as the most famous black voice for freedom of his time.

The biography discusses Douglass's relationships with such figures as John Brown, the feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and five presidents of the United States, including Abraham Lincoln. It analyzes his role in national politics before, during, and after the Civil War, and examines the way his life is tied to significant local, regional, and national events. By focusing on the importance of spirituality in Douglass's life, this revealing work adds to our understanding of the man, the way he saw himself, and the many things he accomplished.

Author: C. Trotman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 01/04/2011
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780313350368

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2011 pg. 52

About the Author

C. James Trotman, PhD, is professor of English and founding director of the Frederick Douglass Institute at West Chester University, West Chester, PA.