![]() ![]() ![]() Douglass initially fled the country, but returned when his supporters raised the funds to secure his status as a free man. Ten years later, that daring escape was almost for naught when the release of his book brought him attention that could have led to his recapture. Once he was sold to a slaveholder known for his cruelty, Douglass risked his life to escape north, disguised as a free Black sailor. His autobiography, published in 1845, maps out his life story in vivid, often heartbreaking detail.Īfter learning the alphabet from a slaveholder’s wife, Douglass covertly learned to read with the help of some white children in town. ![]() Frederick Douglass, an enslaved man, went on to become one of the most celebrated freedom fighters in U.S. The 19th century’s most photographed man. Award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright narrates the autobiography of one of the most famous abolitionists in U.S. ![]()
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