1 janv. 1881 - Fredrick Douglass' The Life and Times of Fredrick Douglass is published Raised as a slave, Douglass became a major participant in the abolitionist movement upon gaining his freedom. In The Life and Times of Fredrick Douglass, he recounted years of abuse; his escape to the North and his eventual freedom. With this publication, he questioned the true nature of freedom in a land of independence. This publication, furthermore, serves as one of few narratives actually written by a slave.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1881
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 143 ans
