Frederick Douglass

Broschiertes Buch

John Brown

An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College

Beschreibung

Frederick Douglass's powerful address, "John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College," offers a compelling perspective on the life and legacy of the controversial abolitionist. Delivered at Storer College, an institution dedicated to the education of freedmen, this historical biography delves into the motivations and actions of John Brown, particularly his raid on Harpers Ferry. Explore Douglass's insightful analysis of Brown's unwavering commitment to ending slavery and his impact on the tumultuous pre-Civil War era. This account examines the complex figure of John Brown, shedding light on his role in the fight for racial justice. A vital piece of American history, this speech provides invaluable context for understanding the struggle against slavery and the individuals who risked everything for the cause of freedom. This meticulously prepared print republication ensures that Douglass's important words continue to resonate with those seeking to understand this pivotal period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, author, and statesman Frederick Douglass was also a writer. Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born sometime around February 1817, and he passed away in February 1895. After escaping slavery in Maryland, he rose to prominence as a national figure in the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York. He was well-recognized for his incisive antislavery writings and speeches. Because of this, abolitionists of his era referred to him as a "living refutation" of slaveholders' assertions that slaves lacked the intelligence to live as autonomous citizens of the United States. Northerners at the time found it hard to believe that such a famous orator had formerly been a slave. Douglass was inspired to write his first autobiography by this lack of belief. Frederick Douglass published three autobiographies, the first of which, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845), became a bestseller and had a significant impact on advancing the abolitionist movement. His second book, My Bondage, and My Freedom, also detailed his experiences as a slave (1855). After the Civil War, Douglass actively fought for the rights of freed slaves and published Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, his final autobiography.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 1mm
• Gewicht: 45g
• ISBN-13: 9781023414517
• ISBN-10: 1023414511
• Artikelnr.: 73994875