Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

• An American Slave
• By: Frederick Douglass
• Narrated by: Raymond Hearn
• Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
• Categories: Biographies & Memoirs

 

Publisher's summary

This classic of American literature, a dramatic autobiography of the early life of an American slave, was first published in 1845, when its author had just achieved his freedom. It is a story that shocked the world with its first-hand account of the horrors of slavery. The book was an incredible success. It sold over 30,000 copies and was an international best seller. His eloquence gives a clear indication of the powerful principles that led Douglas to become the first great African-American leader in the United States. Public Domain (P)2015 Gildan Media LLC