Frederick Douglass, The Orator - Gregory James Monroe

Frederick Douglass, The Orator: Containing An Account Of His Life (1893) by James Monroe Gregory is a comprehensive biography of the famous African American abolitionist, orator, and writer, Frederick Douglass. The book provides a detailed account of Douglass's life, from his early years as a slave in Maryland to his escape to freedom in the North and his rise to prominence as a powerful voice in the anti-slavery movement.Gregory's biography covers all aspects of Douglass's life, including his childhood experiences as a slave, his education, his work as a newspaper editor and lecturer, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, and his role in the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. The book also explores Douglass's personal life, including his marriages and family relationships.Throughout the biography, Gregory highlights Douglass's exceptional oratorical skills, which made him one of the most influential speakers of his time. He also examines Douglass's role as a writer, including his famous autobiographies, which provided a powerful indictment of slavery and racism in America.Overall, Frederick Douglass, The Orator: Containing An Account Of His Life is a thorough and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in American history. It provides valuable insights into Douglass's life and legacy, as well as the broader social and political context in which he lived and worked.Containing An Account Of His Life; His Eminent Public Services; His Brilliant Career As Orator; Selections From His Speeches And Writings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781436852753