Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: The Black History Classic

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a harrowing first-hand account of slavery in the nineteenth century and the society that allowed it to happen. It is a key piece to understanding our shared past and present.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

One of history's greatest crimes, the American slave trade led to the suffering of untold numbers of men and women. But how can we better understand the lives and experiences of those who endured it?

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a harrowing first-hand look at the brutal indignities of slavery in the nineteenth century, and the society that allowed it to happen. To better understand our shared present, we need to fully grapple with our difficult past.

Douglass Narrative is a key piece of that puzzle.

An insightful introduction by Debra Newman Ham, a former Black history archivist for the Library of Congress, analyzes the text and looks at the key events in Douglass life.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of slavery and the fight for abolition in America.

It is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the resilience of those who faced unimaginable adversity.

Douglass's Narrative is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, compassion, and justice, and the need to continue to work towards a more equitable and just society for all.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 205 x 145 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857089106