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. Its shocking first-hand account of the horrors of slavery became an international best seller. His eloquence led Frederick Douglass to become the first great African-American leader in the United States.
Author: Frederick Douglass
Reason for Suggesting Book: This is an astonishing look at slavery in the United States and not just what it did to the slave, but what it did to the slaveowner.
$8.09
Category: Erik Rostad
Attributes: Paperback
