The Frederick Douglass You Never Knew
No. of pages 80
Published: 2004
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"The Frederick Douglass You Never Knew" by James Lincoln Collier offers an engaging and insightful look at the life of one of America's most influential figures in the struggle for abolition and civil rights. The book delves into Douglass's journey from slavery to becoming a powerful orator, writer, and advocate for equality. It reveals lesser-known aspects of his life, highlighting his personal challenges, intellectual growth, and moral convictions. Collier emphasizes Douglass's impact on society, illustrating how his experiences shaped his views on freedom and justice, making it clear that his legacy continues to resonate in contemporary discussions on race and human rights. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called You Never Knew .
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Children's Press(CT) .
This award-winning author graduated from Clark University and earned a Ph. D. at Columbia University in History. Born in 1930 in New York City, Collier is an active member in many organizations such as the Connecticut Historical Commission and the State Museum Advisory Board. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor. He previously worked as a junior high school teacher. Collier enjoys writing for children because he wants to show them that history is both interesting and important. His specialty is in the Revolutionary Era and New England. Christopher Collier lives with his wife in Orange, Connecticut and is the father of three. He is currently Professor Emeritus of American History at the University of Connecticut.
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Frederick Douglass
Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was determined to gain freedom--and once he realized that knowledge was power, he secretly learned to read and write to give himself an advantage. After escaping to the North in 1838, as a free man he gave powerful speeches about his experience as a slave. He was so impressive that he became a friend of President Abraham Lincoln, as well as one of the most famous abolitionists of the nineteenth century.
