Frederick makes his first book hides from getting caught and put back to slavery goes to England to spread Anti-Slavery thoughts (1 janv. 1839 – 28 août 1845)

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1839 - First hears William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips, other abolitionist leaders; is inspired by abolitionism as "new religion."

August 9, 1841 - Garrison hears Douglass speak at New Bedford anti-slavery meeting; is impressed by his ability.

August 12 – 13, 1841 - Speaks before large, chiefly white audiences at Nantucket convention; rouses great enthusiasm; is hired as lecturer by Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society for three-month trial period.

January, 1842 - Hired permanently as anti-slavery lecturer after 3,500 mile tour draws big crowds, high praise for his oratorical talent.

May 28, 1845 - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, published, revealing his identity and presenting a picture of his early life in Talbot County slavery.

August 6, 1845 - Leaves the United States for England, partly to avoid being captured and sent back to slavery and partly to spread the anti-slavery cause in the British Isles.

August 28, 1845 - Arrives at Liverpool on "visit to the home of my paternal ancestors."

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