Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - A Defining Testimony of Human Courage Dignity and the Will to Be Free

Frederick Douglass, Zenith Golden Quill

Summary

Born into bondage. Determined to rise. One voice that changed history.

In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, the great abolitionist and orator recounts his harrowing journey from slavery to freedom in his own powerful words. First published in 1845, this autobiography exposed the horrors of slavery to the world, helping fuel the abolitionist movement in America and abroad.

Douglass reveals not just the brutality of his early life, but his growing resolve to learn, resist, and escape—proving that education and self-determination can break even the strongest chains.

This illustrated and annotated edition provides historical context, footnotes, and reading tools, making it ideal for classrooms, students of history, and readers seeking timeless insight on liberty, justice, and resilience.

"A voice of thunder and reason that still echoes through the centuries." — The New Yorker
"One of the most important autobiographies ever written." — The Atlantic

Click Buy Now and witness the unshakable will of a man born in chains who rose to change a nation.

Available since: 05/16/2025.

Print length: 125 pages.

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