"Life and Times of Frederick Douglass"

"The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass" is an autobiographical work by the prominent African American abolitionist and former enslaved person, Frederick Douglass. Published in 1881, it details his early life in slavery, his journey to freedom, and his advocacy for civil rights and social justice. Douglass eloquently discusses the brutality of slavery, the importance of education, and the struggle for equality. The book serves not only as a personal memoir but also as a powerful indictment of racial oppression and a call for humanitarian and reformist action in America. It remains a crucial text in understanding American history and civil rights.