Title
Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, Written By Himself.
Subtitle
His Early Life as a Slave, His Escape from Bondage, and His Complete History to the Present Time
Fredick Douglass's third autobiography, "Life and Times of Frederick Douglass," is a narrative of his life as well as how he advocated for and was a leader in the abolitionist movement. After escaping slavery, Douglass moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts where he married. This edition is the revised version (1892), and the original was published in 1891. It is in this autobiography that Douglass provides details about his life as a slave, his escape, his life during and after the Civil War, his encounters with American presidents (Lincoln and Garfield), his account of "Freedman's Bank," and provides information regarding his service as a U.S. Marshall of the District of Columbia.
Publisher
Hartford, Conn.: Park Publishing Co.
Collection
Lawrence History Center Library
Author
Douglass, Frederick
Rights
This book is owned by the Lawrence History Center, but copyright may be held by another business or organization. Please contact the Center for more information.
Sub Author
Ruffin, George L.