As a former slave and self-made man, Frederick Douglass developed a national profile as an abolitionist and orator during the 19th century. Douglass was born a slave in Maryland in 1818. As a child, he withstood harsh treatment from his masters, which included separation from his mother when she was sold to a different master.
In his life story, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, Douglass recounted the horrors of slavery, his efforts to achieve literacy, and his struggle to secure his freedom. In the context of telling that story, Frederick Douglass comments on the folk practices and beliefs of African Americans during this era.
In his life story, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, Douglass recounted the horrors of slavery, his efforts to achieve literacy, and his struggle to secure his freedom. In the context of telling that story, Frederick Douglass comments on the folk practices and beliefs of African Americans during this era.