Voice of Freedom A Story about Frederick Douglass |
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Author:
| Weidt, Maryann N. |
Illustrator:
| Reeves, Jeni |
Series title: | Creative Minds Biographies Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-57505-209-0 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Carolrhoda Books |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $22.65 |
Book Description:
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Born a slave, Frederick Douglass grew up facing hunger, hard work, and terrible beatings. After overhearing that reading was the key to freedom, Frederick became determined to learn to read. Against all odds, he did learn and escaped from slavery. A powerful and inspirational speaker, Frederick spoke and wrote about his remarkable life and fought for the freedom and equal rights of African American men and women.
Born a slave, Frederick Douglass grew up facing hunger, hard work, and terrible beatings. After overhearing that reading was the key to freedom, Frederick became determined to learn to read. Against all odds, he did learn and escaped from slavery. A powerful and inspirational speaker, Frederick spoke and wrote about his remarkable life and fought for the freedom and equal rights of African American men and women.