Booker T. Washington

Frederick Douglass (eBook, ePUB)

A Tribute to a Freedom Fighter: Uncovering Frederick Douglass' Legacy

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Frederick Douglass," Booker T. Washington presents a compelling narrative that embodies the struggles, triumphs, and intellectual journey of one of America'Äôs most influential abolitionists. The book is both an exploration of Douglass's life and a profound commentary on the state of race relations in the post-Civil War era. Washington's style is marked by clarity and eloquence, evoking the emotional depth of Douglass'Äôs experiences while situating them within the broader context of African American history and the pursuit of equality. Through meticulous research and personal anecdotes, Washington crafts a rich tapestry that highlights Douglass'Äôs oratory, writings, and relentless activism against slavery and injustice. Booker T. Washington, a prominent educator, author, and leader himself, was deeply influenced by the legacy of Frederick Douglass. Growing up in the post-Reconstruction South, Washington recognized the importance of Douglass'Äôs work in advocating for African American rights. His own experiences as a former slave and the founder of Tuskegee Institute shaped his admiration for Douglass, prompting him to celebrate and contextualize his contributions to African American education and empowerment. I recommend "Frederick Douglass" not only to those interested in African American history but to all who seek a deeper understanding of the enduring struggle for justice. Washington'Äôs insightful portrayal of Douglass serves as both a historical account and a call to action, making it a vital read for anyone who values human rights and social progress.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 241
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339530553
• Artikelnr.: 68444542

Autorenporträt

Booker T. Washington

Inhaltsangabe

1: Frederick Douglass, the Slave
2: Back to Plantation Life
3: Escape from Slavery: Learning the Ways of Freedom
4: Beginning of His Public Career
5: Slavery and Anti-Slavery
6: Seeks Refuge in England
7: Home Again as a Freeman-New Problems and New Triumphs
8: Free Coloured People and Colonisation
9: The Underground Railway and the Fugitive Slave Law
10: Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and John Brown
11: Forebodings of the Crisis
12: Douglass's Services in the Civil War
13: Early Problems of Freedom
14: Sharing the Responsibilities and Honours of Freedom
15: Further Evidences of Popular Esteem, With Glimpses into the Past
16: Final Honours to the Living and Tributes to the Dead