A biography of the woman who risked her success in the male-dominated literary world of nineteenth-century America to become a passionate advocate for the abolition of slavery.
the life of Frederick Douglass, a monumental American man
Bolden, Tonya
This biography of famed abolitionist, statesman, suffragist, writer, speaker, and newspaperman Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) aims to focus on the man rather than the historical icon.
Describes slavery in the United States, how individuals worked to end slavery, introducing such famous abolitionists as William Lloyd Garrison, Sarah and Angelina Grimke, and Frederick Douglass, and the Civil War and its roll in the emancipation of slaves.
Traces the rich history of America's abolitionist movement, from the introduction of slavery in the British colonies to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Of all the documents in American history, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation ranks among the most important. It began the process of freeing four million Americans from slavery and led to constitutional amendments that ensure equal protections for all Americans.
Chronicles the life and work of abolitionist, civil rights activist, and author, Fredrick Douglass. Features print and digital resources, a reader's guide, glossary, and classroom activity.
Presents a short biography on former slave and abolitionist Sojourner Truth and chronicles her early life on a Dutch plantation in New York and her fight for emancipation and equal rights for all African Americans and women.
A biography of the abolitionist John Brown detailing the historical context in which he lived and the legacy he left behind. Discussed is his raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859 and his belief that slavery would not end without the use of violence. Discussed is whether violence is ever acceptable as a form of protest, a question that Brown's contemporaries asked themselves and one that is still debated.
Presents a biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe who wrote the popular and controversial novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" after she witnessed the injustice and cruelty of slavery.
A biography of nineteenth century African-American abolitionist Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who became a great orator and leading writer of his era.
