“Poverty, ignorance and degradation are the combined evils, these constitute the social disease of the free colored people of the US.”
Quote by Frederick Douglass
Work
Frederick Douglass: Selected Speeches and Writings
Frederick Douglass: Selected Speeches and Writings is a compilation of key works by the renowned abolitionist, featuring his powerful speeches and thought-provoking essays. The book provides a glimpse into Douglass's journey from slavery to prominence, highlighting his contributions to the abolitionist movement and his fight for civil rights. 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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