Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor and eloquent orator whose speeehes fired the abolitionist cause, Frederiek Douglass (1818-1895) led an astounding life. Physieal abuse, deprivation and tragedy plagued his early years, yet through sheer force of eharaeter he was able to overeome these obstacles to become a leading spokesman for his people.

In this, the first and most frequently read of his three autobiographies, Douglass provides graphic deseriptions of his childhood and horrifying experiences as a slave as well as a harrowing record of his dramatic eseape to the North and eventual freedom.Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins--since few slaves of that period eould write-the Narrative is admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive and vivid descriptions and storytelling power. It belongs in the library of anyone interested in Afriean-Ameriean history and the life of one of the eountry"s most courageous and influential champions of civil rights.Unabridged Dover (1995) republication of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, first published by The Anti-Slavery Office, Boston, 1845. New introductory Note.

Preface by William Lloyd Garrison

Letter from Wendell Phillips, Esq.

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS

Chapter I

Chapter II

Chapter III

Chapter IV

Chapter V

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Chapter VIII

Chapter IX

Chapter X

Chapter XI

Appendix