“Men and women, old and young, married and single, were ranked with horses, sheep, and swine”
Quote by Frederick Douglass
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Three African-American Classics: Up from Slavery, The Souls of Black Folk and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
This compilation includes 'Up from Slavery' by Booker T. Washington, 'The Souls of Black Folk' by W.E.B. Du Bois, and 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass' by Frederick Douglass. These texts provide a historical account of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans in the United States, reflecting on issues of race, identity, and social justice. 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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