| Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Contributor(s): Douglass, Frederick (Author), Garrison, William Lloyd (Preface by) |
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ISBN: 1613839693 ISBN-13: 9781613839690 Publisher: Turtleback Books OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: April 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Series: Dover Thrift Editions |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.9" W x 7.9" (0.35 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The impassioned abolitionist and eloquent orator provides graphic descriptions of his childhood and horrifying experiences as a slave as well as a harrowing record of his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom. Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins, the "Narrative" is admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive descriptions, and storytelling power. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative. |