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""Frederick Douglass"" is a biography written by Charles W. Chesnutt about the life of the famous abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass. The book chronicles Douglass' journey from being born into slavery in Maryland to becoming a free man and a leading figure in the fight against slavery in the United States. Chesnutt delves into the struggles Douglass faced as a slave, including his brutal treatment and the challenges he faced in learning to read and write. The book also covers Douglass' escape to freedom, his work as a speaker and writer, and his involvement in the women's suffrage movement. Chesnutt's writing is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a detailed account of Douglass' life and legacy. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery and the fight for civil rights in America.IN 1841 Douglass entered upon that epoch of his life which brought the hitherto obscure refugee prominently before the public, and in which his services as anti-slavery orator and reformer constitute his chief claim to enduring recollection. Millions of negroes whose lives had been far less bright than Douglass's had lived and died in slavery. Thousands of fugitives under assumed names were winning a precarious livelihood in the free States and trembling in constant fear of the slave-catcher.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.