Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Monumental American Man
Tonya Bolden
This biography examines Frederick Douglass as a complex person as well as a historical figure. It addresses his life beyond enslavement and his autobiography, including his work as a statesman, suffragist, writer, and newspaperman. The account follows his lifelong advocacy for equal rights in the United States and abroad, his network of allies, and conflicts with other abolitionists, African Americans, and President Lincoln. It also includes photographs connected to Douglass’s interest in the medium.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
