"Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Hero" by Jim Madsen chronicles the inspiring life of Frederick Douglass, a formerly enslaved person who became a leading voice in the fight against slavery. Born into bondage, Douglass's fierce intelligence and unyielding spirit propelled him to escape and eventually advocate for freedom and equality. Through powerful speeches and writings, he challenged the moral conscience of America, fighting not only for the abolition of slavery but also for women's rights and social justice. This biography highlights Douglass's remarkable journey, his tireless activism, and his enduring legacy as a champion for human rights. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Childhood Of Famous Americans .

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Aladdin Paperbacks .

Meryl Henderson has illustrated numerous books for children, including Bats! Stange and Wonderful, and other books in the Strange and Wonderful series. She lives in upstate New York. Jim Madsen is the illustrator of numerous books for children. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and lives with his wife and kids in Provo, Utah where he enjoys the outdoors, golf, and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. George Stanley was a Professor of African and Middle-Eastern Languages and Linguistics at Cameron University. In between prepping class lectures and grading papers, he found the time to write for children. He was also the author of Night Fires and the Third-Grade Detectives series.