Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave

The famous memoir of Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, is a key text in the anti-slavery movement. It tells the story of his journey from slavery to freedom and his dedication to the abolition of slavery. This edition is part of the Macmillan Collectors Library and is introduced by Dr Lydia Plath.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The most renowned memoir of its kind and a pivotal text in the anti-slavery movement, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass vividly recounts the remarkable and deeply moving journey of one man's escape from the shackles of slavery to the embrace of freedom.

Completing and Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of exquisite, clothbound, pocket-sized classics adorned with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These magnificent books are the perfect gift for any book enthusiast or a delightful treat for oneself. This edition is introduced by Dr. Lydia Plath.

Born into a life of servitude in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass endured a childhood marked by a series of transitions from master to master, from city to field, and subjected to unfathomable cruelty. Throughout this arduous journey, he sought knowledge, honed his reading and writing skills, and realized that education held the key to his salvation. Drawing upon all that he had learned and enduring the hardships he faced, Douglass successfully managed to escape and eventually secured his freedom.

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, a startlingly candid portrayal of his struggle, played a pivotal role in the abolition of slavery, a cause that Douglass devoted his entire life to.

Weight: 144g
Dimension: 157 x 101 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529040302