The Frederick Douglass Papers: Series Three: Correspondence, Volume 3: 1866-1880

In the years following the Civil War, Frederick Douglass corresponded with influential figures on both sides of the Atlantic to advocate for the rights of African Americans and promote reform. This third volume of his correspondence, spanning from 1866 to 1880, highlights his efforts during Reconstruction. The collection includes 242 letters, selected from a total of 817, and provides insight into his political influence and the ongoing struggle for equality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 696 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press

The third volume of Frederick Douglass's Correspondence Series, spanning the immediate post-Civil War years, showcases the abolitionist and reformer at the height of his political influence. It chronicles his relentless efforts to persuade the nation to uphold its promises to former slaves and all African Americans during the tumultuous era of Reconstruction. Douglass's career underwent a seismic shift with the end of the Civil War and the long-awaited emancipation of American slaves. The subsequent transformation in his public engagements is reflected in his surviving correspondence, spanning from 1866 to 1880. In these letters, Douglass maintained correspondence with prominent figures in antislavery and other reform movements across the Atlantic, and political figures began to occupy a more significant role in his correspondents.

The Douglass Papers staff meticulously located 817 letters for this period and carefully selected 242, or just under 30 percent, for publication. The remaining 575 letters are summarized in the volumes' calendar. This third volume offers a valuable glimpse into Douglass's political endeavors and his unwavering commitment to advocating for equality and justice during a critical period in American history.

Weight: 1294g
Dimension: 164 x 246 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300257922