Author/Editor Adler, David
Picture book detailing the life of Frederick Douglass, from his early life as a slave to his escape, his later work on his own anti-slavery newspaper to his political life.
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Holiday House, 1995, ISBN 0823412059

Author/Editor Weidt, Maryann
Frederick Douglass was a brilliant and powerful speaker, who travelled widely to spread his antislavery message. He played a vital role in the struggle for freedom. This is a detailed biography for able readers.
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Carolrhoda Books, 2001, ISBN 1575055538

Author/Editor Miller, William
Famous writer and activist Frederick Douglass was born enslaved in 1817. This book reconstructs Frederick Douglass' formative years as a plantation slave for young readers.
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Lee & Low, 1996, ISBN 1880000423

Author/Editor Keenan, Sheila
Biography of Frederick Douglass, 1818 - 1895, abolitionist. Born a slave, the biography shows his personal struggles to gain an education, escape slavery and fight for the freedom of African Americans.
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Scholastic, 1995, ISBN 0590483560