“Though conscious of the difficulty of learning without a teacher, I set out with high hope, and a fixed purpose, at whatever cost of trouble, to learn how to read.”
Quote by Frederick Douglass
Work
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
This seminal work provides a first-hand account of the hardships and triumphs of Frederick Douglass, a former slave who rose to prominence in the fight against slavery. The narrative covers his early years in bondage, his escape to freedom, and his subsequent journey to becoming a leading figure in the abolitionist movement. more
Author
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was a renowned orator and writer, born into a slave family in Maryland, USA. He gained his freedom in the mid-19th century through self-education and became one of the leaders of the abolitionist movement. Douglass made significant contributions to the cause of equality and justice in the United States through his incisive speeches and writings, which exposed the cruelty of slavery and inspired countless people to join the abolitionist movement. more
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